Color #D7E3CE Color / Colour Code #D7E3CE
This page shows the hex color code for color #d7e3ce (#D7E3CE). The colour is a green tone with 27% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D7E3CE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D7E3CE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 64, 94, and 124 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 94, 214, and 334 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D7E3CE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 94 and saturation at 27%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 94 to 139 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 94 with its complement at 274 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 #D7E3CE
Lightness variations at hue 94 and 27% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D7E3CE
Design Use Cases for #D7E3CE
Muted Accent Color
With 27% saturation, #D7E3CE has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #D7E3CE 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
#D7E3CE falls in the green range (hue 94). 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 #D7E3CE (hue 94) to its complement at hue 274. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 124. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7e3ce, #dacee3);
CSS Code for #D7E3CE
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D7E3CE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D7E3CE (#D7E3CE)
#D7E3CE is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 227 green, and 206 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 94 degrees with 27% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D7E3CE 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D7E3CE against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.77:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.77:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DACEE3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D7E3CE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E2E3CE and #CEE3D0, 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 #D7E3CE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D7E3CE?
- #D7E3CE is Color #D7E3CE, a green color (colour) with RGB(215, 227, 206), HSL(94, 27%, 85%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 9%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #D7E3CE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D7E3CE has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.77:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D7E3CE?
- The complementary colour is #DACEE3 (hue 274). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E2E3CE and #CEE3D0. The triadic palette adds #CED7E3 and #E3CED7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D7E3CE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d7e3ce; or rgb(215, 227, 206); or hsl(94, 27%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 94 27% 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.