Color #D0F0CC Color / Colour Code #D0F0CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d0f0cc (#D0F0CC). The colour is a green tone with 55% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D0F0CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D0F0CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 83, 113, and 143 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 113, 233, and 353 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D0F0CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 113 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 113 to 158 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 113 with its complement at 293 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 #D0F0CC
Lightness variations at hue 113 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D0F0CC
Design Use Cases for #D0F0CC
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #D0F0CC 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.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #D0F0CC 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
#D0F0CC falls in the green range (hue 113). 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 #D0F0CC (hue 113) to its complement at hue 293. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 143. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d0f0cc, #ecccf0);
CSS Code for #D0F0CC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D0F0CC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #D0F0CC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #D0F0CC (#D0F0CC)
#D0F0CC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 208 red, 240 green, and 204 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 113 degrees with 55% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D0F0CC is 226/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D0F0CC against white is 1.23:1 and against black is 17.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECCCF0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D0F0CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2F0CC and #CCF0DA, 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 #D0F0CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D0F0CC?
- #D0F0CC is Color #D0F0CC, a green color (colour) with RGB(208, 240, 204), HSL(113, 55%, 87%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 15%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #D0F0CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D0F0CC has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D0F0CC?
- The complementary colour is #ECCCF0 (hue 293). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2F0CC and #CCF0DA. The triadic palette adds #CCD0F0 and #F0CCD0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D0F0CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d0f0cc; or rgb(208, 240, 204); or hsl(113, 55%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 113 55% 87%; 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.