Color #D8EFBD Color / Colour Code #D8EFBD
This page shows the hex color code for color #d8efbd (#D8EFBD). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D8EFBD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D8EFBD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 58, 88, and 118 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 88, 208, and 328 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D8EFBD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 88 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 88 to 133 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 88 with its complement at 268 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 #D8EFBD
Lightness variations at hue 88 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D8EFBD
Design Use Cases for #D8EFBD
Vibrant Brand Color
#D8EFBD 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.
Light Background Tint
#D8EFBD at 84% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#D8EFBD falls in the green range (hue 88). 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 #D8EFBD (hue 88) to its complement at hue 268. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 118. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8efbd, #d5bdef);
CSS Code for #D8EFBD
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About Color #D8EFBD (#D8EFBD)
#D8EFBD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 216 red, 239 green, and 189 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 88 degrees with 61% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D8EFBD is 226/255 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 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D8EFBD against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 17.00:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.00:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5BDEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D8EFBD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EFEDBD and #BFEFBD, 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 #D8EFBD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D8EFBD?
- #D8EFBD is Color #D8EFBD, a green color (colour) with RGB(216, 239, 189), HSL(88, 61%, 84%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 21%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #D8EFBD accessible for text?
- Against white, #D8EFBD has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.00:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D8EFBD?
- The complementary colour is #D5BDEF (hue 268). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EFEDBD and #BFEFBD. The triadic palette adds #BDD8EF and #EFBDD8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D8EFBD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d8efbd; or rgb(216, 239, 189); or hsl(88, 61%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 88 61% 84%; 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.