Color #D2EBDA Color / Colour Code #D2EBDA
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2ebda (#D2EBDA). The colour is a green tone with 38% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2EBDA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2EBDA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 109, 139, and 169 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 139, 259, and 19 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2EBDA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 139 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 139 to 184 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 139 with its complement at 319 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 #D2EBDA
Lightness variations at hue 139 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2EBDA
Design Use Cases for #D2EBDA
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #D2EBDA 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, #D2EBDA 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
#D2EBDA falls in the green range (hue 139). 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 #D2EBDA (hue 139) to its complement at hue 319. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 169. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2ebda, #ead1e2);
CSS Code for #D2EBDA
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Colors visually similar to #D2EBDA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D2EBDA (#D2EBDA)
#D2EBDA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 235 green, and 218 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 139 degrees with 38% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2EBDA 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2EBDA against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EAD1E2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2EBDA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6EAD1 and #D1EAE6, 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 #D2EBDA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2EBDA?
- #D2EBDA is Color #D2EBDA, a green color (colour) with RGB(210, 235, 218), HSL(139, 38%, 87%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 7%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #D2EBDA accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2EBDA has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2EBDA?
- The complementary colour is #EAD1E2 (hue 319). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6EAD1 and #D1EAE6. The triadic palette adds #D9D1EA and #EAD9D1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2EBDA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2ebda; or rgb(210, 235, 218); or hsl(139, 38%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 139 38% 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.