Color #D4ECDE Color / Colour Code #D4ECDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d4ecde (#D4ECDE). The colour is a green tone with 39% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D4ECDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D4ECDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 115, 145, and 175 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 145, 265, and 25 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D4ECDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 145 and saturation at 39%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 145 to 190 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 145 with its complement at 325 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 #D4ECDE
Lightness variations at hue 145 and 39% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D4ECDE
Design Use Cases for #D4ECDE
Balanced UI Color
At 39% saturation, #D4ECDE 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 88% lightness, #D4ECDE 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
#D4ECDE falls in the green range (hue 145). 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 #D4ECDE (hue 145) to its complement at hue 325. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 175. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4ecde, #ecd4e2);
CSS Code for #D4ECDE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D4ECDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #D4ECDE across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #D4ECDE (#D4ECDE)
#D4ECDE is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 212 red, 236 green, and 222 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 145 degrees with 39% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D4ECDE is 227/255 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 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D4ECDE against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECD4E2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D4ECDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D6ECD4 and #D4ECEA, 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 #D4ECDE
- Enter your color value in HEX format.
- The tool converts it to RGB, HSL, CMYK format in real time.
- Copy the converted value to your clipboard.
What is HEX to RGB, HSL, CMYK color conversion
Converting from HEX to RGB, HSL, CMYK translates a color value between two different color models. Different color models are used in web design (HEX, RGB), print (CMYK), and color theory (HSL, HSV).
Related Tools & Colors
Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D4ECDE?
- #D4ECDE is Color #D4ECDE, a green color (colour) with RGB(212, 236, 222), HSL(145, 39%, 88%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 6%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #D4ECDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D4ECDE has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D4ECDE?
- The complementary colour is #ECD4E2 (hue 325). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D6ECD4 and #D4ECEA. The triadic palette adds #DED4EC and #ECDED4 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D4ECDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d4ecde; or rgb(212, 236, 222); or hsl(145, 39%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 145 39% 88%; 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.