Color #D0DFD3 Color / Colour Code #D0DFD3
This page shows the hex color code for color #d0dfd3 (#D0DFD3). The colour is a green tone with 19% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D0DFD3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D0DFD3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 102, 132, and 162 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 132, 252, and 12 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D0DFD3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 132 and saturation at 19%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 132 to 177 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 132 with its complement at 312 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #D0DFD3
Lightness variations at hue 132 and 19% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D0DFD3
Design Use Cases for #D0DFD3
Muted Accent Color
With 19% saturation, #D0DFD3 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #D0DFD3 is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#D0DFD3 falls in the green range (hue 132). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D0DFD3 (hue 132) to its complement at hue 312. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 162. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0dfd3, #e0d1dd);
CSS Code for #D0DFD3
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D0DFD3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #D0DFD3 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #D0DFD3 (#D0DFD3)
#D0DFD3 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 223 green, and 211 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 132 degrees with 19% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D0DFD3 is 217/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D0DFD3 against white is 1.38:1 and against black is 15.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E0D1DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D0DFD3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6E0D1 and #D1E0DC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #D0DFD3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D0DFD3?
- #D0DFD3 is Color #D0DFD3, a green color (colour) with RGB(208, 223, 211), HSL(132, 19%, 85%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 5%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #D0DFD3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D0DFD3 has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D0DFD3?
- The complementary colour is #E0D1DD (hue 312). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6E0D1 and #D1E0DC. The triadic palette adds #D4D1E0 and #E0D4D1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D0DFD3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d0dfd3; or rgb(208, 223, 211); or hsl(132, 19%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 132 19% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.