Color #D5ECDE Color / Colour Code #D5ECDE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d5ecde (#D5ECDE). The colour is a green tone with 38% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D5ECDE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D5ECDE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 113, 143, and 173 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 143, 263, and 23 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D5ECDE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 143 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 143 to 188 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 143 with its complement at 323 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 #D5ECDE
Lightness variations at hue 143 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D5ECDE
Design Use Cases for #D5ECDE
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #D5ECDE 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, #D5ECDE 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
#D5ECDE falls in the green range (hue 143). 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 #D5ECDE (hue 143) to its complement at hue 323. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 173. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d5ecde, #ecd5e3);
CSS Code for #D5ECDE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D5ECDE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D5ECDE (#D5ECDE)
#D5ECDE is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 213 red, 236 green, and 222 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 143 degrees with 38% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D5ECDE is 228/255 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 #D5ECDE against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECD5E3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D5ECDE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7ECD5 and #D5ECE9, 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 #D5ECDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D5ECDE?
- #D5ECDE is Color #D5ECDE, a green color (colour) with RGB(213, 236, 222), HSL(143, 38%, 88%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 6%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #D5ECDE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D5ECDE has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D5ECDE?
- The complementary colour is #ECD5E3 (hue 323). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7ECD5 and #D5ECE9. The triadic palette adds #DED5EC and #ECDED5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D5ECDE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d5ecde; or rgb(213, 236, 222); or hsl(143, 38%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 143 38% 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.