Color #D0EDBD Color / Colour Code #D0EDBD
This page shows the hex color code for color #d0edbd (#D0EDBD). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D0EDBD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D0EDBD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 66, 96, and 126 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 96, 216, and 336 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D0EDBD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 96 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 96 to 141 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 96 with its complement at 276 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 #D0EDBD
Lightness variations at hue 96 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D0EDBD
Design Use Cases for #D0EDBD
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #D0EDBD strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#D0EDBD at 84% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#D0EDBD falls in the green range (hue 96). 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 #D0EDBD (hue 96) to its complement at hue 276. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 126. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0edbd, #dbbfed);
CSS Code for #D0EDBD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D0EDBD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D0EDBD (#D0EDBD)
#D0EDBD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 237 green, and 189 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 96 degrees with 57% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D0EDBD is 223/255 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 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D0EDBD against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.53:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.53:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DBBFED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D0EDBD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E9EDBF and #BFEDC4, 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 #D0EDBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D0EDBD?
- #D0EDBD is Color #D0EDBD, a green color (colour) with RGB(208, 237, 189), HSL(96, 57%, 84%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 20%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #D0EDBD accessible for text?
- Against white, #D0EDBD has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.53:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D0EDBD?
- The complementary colour is #DBBFED (hue 276). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E9EDBF and #BFEDC4. The triadic palette adds #BFD2ED and #EDBFD2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D0EDBD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d0edbd; or rgb(208, 237, 189); or hsl(96, 57%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 96 57% 84%; 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.