Color #D7F9DC Color / Colour Code #D7F9DC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d7f9dc (#D7F9DC). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D7F9DC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D7F9DC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D7F9DC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 129 to 174 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 129 with its complement at 309 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 #D7F9DC
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D7F9DC
Design Use Cases for #D7F9DC
Vibrant Brand Color
#D7F9DC has a strong 74% 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 91% lightness, #D7F9DC 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
#D7F9DC falls in the green range (hue 129). 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 #D7F9DC (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d7f9dc, #f9d7f4);
CSS Code for #D7F9DC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D7F9DC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #D7F9DC across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #D7F9DC (#D7F9DC)
#D7F9DC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 215 red, 249 green, and 220 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 74% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D7F9DC is 236/255 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 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D7F9DC against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.47:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.47:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F9D7F4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D7F9DC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E3F9D7 and #D7F9ED, 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 #D7F9DC
- 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 #D7F9DC?
- #D7F9DC is Color #D7F9DC, a green color (colour) with RGB(215, 249, 220), HSL(129, 74%, 91%), and CMYK(14%, 0%, 12%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #D7F9DC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D7F9DC has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.47:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D7F9DC?
- The complementary colour is #F9D7F4 (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E3F9D7 and #D7F9ED. The triadic palette adds #DCD7F9 and #F9DCD7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D7F9DC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d7f9dc; or rgb(215, 249, 220); or hsl(129, 74%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 74% 91%; 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.