Color #D8DFDA Color / Colour Code #D8DFDA
This page shows the hex color code for color #d8dfda (#D8DFDA). The colour is a green tone with 10% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D8DFDA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D8DFDA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 107, 137, and 167 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 137, 257, and 17 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D8DFDA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 137 and saturation at 10%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 137 to 182 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 137 with its complement at 317 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 #D8DFDA
Lightness variations at hue 137 and 10% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D8DFDA
Design Use Cases for #D8DFDA
Muted Accent Color
With 10% saturation, #D8DFDA 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 86% lightness, #D8DFDA 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
#D8DFDA falls in the green range (hue 137). 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 #D8DFDA (hue 137) to its complement at hue 317. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 167. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8dfda, #dfd8dd);
CSS Code for #D8DFDA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D8DFDA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D8DFDA (#D8DFDA)
#D8DFDA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 216 red, 223 green, and 218 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 137 degrees with 10% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D8DFDA is 220/255 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 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D8DFDA against white is 1.36:1 and against black is 15.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DFD8DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D8DFDA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D9DFD8 and #D8DFDD, 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 #D8DFDA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D8DFDA?
- #D8DFDA is Color #D8DFDA, a green color (colour) with RGB(216, 223, 218), HSL(137, 10%, 86%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 2%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #D8DFDA accessible for text?
- Against white, #D8DFDA has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D8DFDA?
- The complementary colour is #DFD8DD (hue 317). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D9DFD8 and #D8DFDD. The triadic palette adds #DAD8DF and #DFDAD8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D8DFDA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d8dfda; or rgb(216, 223, 218); or hsl(137, 10%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 137 10% 86%; 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.