Color #D2EBCC Color / Colour Code #D2EBCC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2ebcc (#D2EBCC). The colour is a green tone with 44% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2EBCC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2EBCC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 78, 108, and 138 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 108, 228, and 348 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2EBCC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 108 and saturation at 44%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 108 to 153 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 108 with its complement at 288 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 #D2EBCC
Lightness variations at hue 108 and 44% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2EBCC
Design Use Cases for #D2EBCC
Balanced UI Color
At 44% saturation, #D2EBCC 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, #D2EBCC 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
#D2EBCC falls in the green range (hue 108). 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 #D2EBCC (hue 108) to its complement at hue 288. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 138. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2ebcc, #e5cceb);
CSS Code for #D2EBCC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D2EBCC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D2EBCC (#D2EBCC)
#D2EBCC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 235 green, and 204 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 108 degrees with 44% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2EBCC is 224/255 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, 13% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2EBCC against white is 1.27:1 and against black is 16.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5CCEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2EBCC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2EBCC and #CCEBD5, 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 #D2EBCC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2EBCC?
- #D2EBCC is Color #D2EBCC, a green color (colour) with RGB(210, 235, 204), HSL(108, 44%, 86%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 13%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #D2EBCC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2EBCC has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2EBCC?
- The complementary colour is #E5CCEB (hue 288). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2EBCC and #CCEBD5. The triadic palette adds #CCD2EB and #EBCCD2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2EBCC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2ebcc; or rgb(210, 235, 204); or hsl(108, 44%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 108 44% 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.