Color #D4DCBC Color / Colour Code #D4DCBC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d4dcbc (#D4DCBC). The colour is a green tone with 31% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D4DCBC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D4DCBC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 45, 75, and 105 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 75, 195, and 315 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D4DCBC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 75 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 75 to 120 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 75 with its complement at 255 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 #D4DCBC
Lightness variations at hue 75 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D4DCBC
Design Use Cases for #D4DCBC
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #D4DCBC 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
#D4DCBC at 80% 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
#D4DCBC falls in the green range (hue 75). 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 #D4DCBC (hue 75) to its complement at hue 255. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 105. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4dcbc, #c4bcdc);
CSS Code for #D4DCBC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D4DCBC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D4DCBC (#D4DCBC)
#D4DCBC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 212 red, 220 green, and 188 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 75 degrees with 31% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D4DCBC is 214/255 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 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D4DCBC against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.76:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.76:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C4BCDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D4DCBC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCD4BC and #C4DCBC, 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 #D4DCBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D4DCBC?
- #D4DCBC is Color #D4DCBC, a green color (colour) with RGB(212, 220, 188), HSL(75, 31%, 80%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 15%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #D4DCBC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D4DCBC has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.76:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D4DCBC?
- The complementary colour is #C4BCDC (hue 255). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCD4BC and #C4DCBC. The triadic palette adds #BCD4DC and #DCBCD4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D4DCBC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d4dcbc; or rgb(212, 220, 188); or hsl(75, 31%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 75 31% 80%; 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.