Color #D1DAB9 Color / Colour Code #D1DAB9
This page shows the hex color code for color #d1dab9 (#D1DAB9). The colour is a green tone with 31% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D1DAB9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D1DAB9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 46, 76, and 106 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 76, 196, and 316 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D1DAB9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 76 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 76 to 121 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 76 with its complement at 256 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 #D1DAB9
Lightness variations at hue 76 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D1DAB9
Design Use Cases for #D1DAB9
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #D1DAB9 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
#D1DAB9 at 79% 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
#D1DAB9 falls in the green range (hue 76). 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 #D1DAB9 (hue 76) to its complement at hue 256. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 106. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1dab9, #c2b9da);
CSS Code for #D1DAB9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D1DAB9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #D1DAB9 (#D1DAB9)
#D1DAB9 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 209 red, 218 green, and 185 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 76 degrees with 31% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D1DAB9 is 212/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D1DAB9 against white is 1.45:1 and against black is 14.44:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.44:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C2B9DA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D1DAB9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DAD2B9 and #C1DAB9, 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 #D1DAB9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D1DAB9?
- #D1DAB9 is Color #D1DAB9, a green color (colour) with RGB(209, 218, 185), HSL(76, 31%, 79%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 15%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 212/255.
- Is #D1DAB9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D1DAB9 has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.44:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D1DAB9?
- The complementary colour is #C2B9DA (hue 256). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DAD2B9 and #C1DAB9. The triadic palette adds #B9D1DA and #DAB9D1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D1DAB9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d1dab9; or rgb(209, 218, 185); or hsl(76, 31%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 76 31% 79%; 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.