Color #D4E5CC Color / Colour Code #D4E5CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d4e5cc (#D4E5CC). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D4E5CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D4E5CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 71, 101, and 131 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 101, 221, and 341 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D4E5CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 101 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 101 to 146 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 101 with its complement at 281 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 #D4E5CC
Lightness variations at hue 101 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D4E5CC
Design Use Cases for #D4E5CC
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #D4E5CC 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 85% lightness, #D4E5CC 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
#D4E5CC falls in the green range (hue 101). 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 #D4E5CC (hue 101) to its complement at hue 281. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 131. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4e5cc, #ddcde5);
CSS Code for #D4E5CC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D4E5CC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D4E5CC (#D4E5CC)
#D4E5CC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 212 red, 229 green, and 204 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 101 degrees with 32% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D4E5CC is 221/255 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 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D4E5CC against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DDCDE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D4E5CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1E5CD and #CDE5D1, 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 #D4E5CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D4E5CC?
- #D4E5CC is Color #D4E5CC, a green color (colour) with RGB(212, 229, 204), HSL(101, 32%, 85%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 11%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #D4E5CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D4E5CC has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D4E5CC?
- The complementary colour is #DDCDE5 (hue 281). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1E5CD and #CDE5D1. The triadic palette adds #CDD4E5 and #E5CDD4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D4E5CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d4e5cc; or rgb(212, 229, 204); or hsl(101, 32%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 101 32% 85%; 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.