Mint Color / Colour Code #D6F5DB
This page shows the hex color code for mint (#D6F5DB). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6F5DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6F5DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 100, 130, and 160 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 130, 250, and 10 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6F5DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 130 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 130 to 175 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 130 with its complement at 310 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 #D6F5DB
Lightness variations at hue 130 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6F5DB
Design Use Cases for #D6F5DB
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6F5DB has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #D6F5DB 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
#D6F5DB falls in the green range (hue 130). 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 #D6F5DB (hue 130) to its complement at hue 310. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 160. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6f5db, #f5d6f0);
CSS Code for #D6F5DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D6F5DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Mint (#D6F5DB)
#D6F5DB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 245 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 130 degrees with 61% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6F5DB is 233/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6F5DB against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.94:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.94:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5D6F0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6F5DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0F5D6 and #D6F5EB, 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 #D6F5DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6F5DB?
- #D6F5DB is Mint, a green color (colour) with RGB(214, 245, 219), HSL(130, 61%, 90%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 11%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #D6F5DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6F5DB has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.94:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6F5DB?
- The complementary colour is #F5D6F0 (hue 310). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0F5D6 and #D6F5EB. The triadic palette adds #DBD6F5 and #F5DBD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6F5DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6f5db; or rgb(214, 245, 219); or hsl(130, 61%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 130 61% 90%; 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.