Color #D1EBCA Color / Colour Code #D1EBCA
This page shows the hex color code for color #d1ebca (#D1EBCA). The colour is a green tone with 45% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D1EBCA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D1EBCA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D1EBCA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #D1EBCA
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D1EBCA
Design Use Cases for #D1EBCA
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #D1EBCA 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 86% lightness, #D1EBCA 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
#D1EBCA falls in the green range (hue 107). 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 #D1EBCA (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d1ebca, #e4cbeb);
CSS Code for #D1EBCA
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Colors visually similar to #D1EBCA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D1EBCA (#D1EBCA)
#D1EBCA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 209 red, 235 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 45% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D1EBCA 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D1EBCA against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E4CBEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D1EBCA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2EBCB and #CBEBD4, 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 #D1EBCA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D1EBCA?
- #D1EBCA is Color #D1EBCA, a green color (colour) with RGB(209, 235, 202), HSL(107, 45%, 86%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 14%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #D1EBCA accessible for text?
- Against white, #D1EBCA has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D1EBCA?
- The complementary colour is #E4CBEB (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2EBCB and #CBEBD4. The triadic palette adds #CBD2EB and #EBCBD2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D1EBCA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d1ebca; or rgb(209, 235, 202); or hsl(107, 45%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 45% 86%; 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.