Color #D7EDCF Color / Colour Code #D7EDCF
This page shows the hex color code for color #d7edcf (#D7EDCF). The colour is a green tone with 45% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D7EDCF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D7EDCF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 74, 104, and 134 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 104, 224, and 344 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D7EDCF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 104 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 104 to 149 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 104 with its complement at 284 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 #D7EDCF
Lightness variations at hue 104 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D7EDCF
Design Use Cases for #D7EDCF
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #D7EDCF 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 87% lightness, #D7EDCF 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
#D7EDCF falls in the green range (hue 104). 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 #D7EDCF (hue 104) to its complement at hue 284. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 134. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7edcf, #e5cfed);
CSS Code for #D7EDCF
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About Color #D7EDCF (#D7EDCF)
#D7EDCF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 237 green, and 207 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 104 degrees with 45% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D7EDCF 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 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D7EDCF against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.90:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.90:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5CFED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D7EDCF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E6EDCF and #CFEDD6, 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 #D7EDCF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D7EDCF?
- #D7EDCF is Color #D7EDCF, a green color (colour) with RGB(215, 237, 207), HSL(104, 45%, 87%), and CMYK(9%, 0%, 13%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #D7EDCF accessible for text?
- Against white, #D7EDCF has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.90:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D7EDCF?
- The complementary colour is #E5CFED (hue 284). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E6EDCF and #CFEDD6. The triadic palette adds #CFD7ED and #EDCFD7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D7EDCF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d7edcf; or rgb(215, 237, 207); or hsl(104, 45%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 104 45% 87%; 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.