Color #D9F5CC Color / Colour Code #D9F5CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #d9f5cc (#D9F5CC). The colour is a green tone with 67% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D9F5CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D9F5CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 71, 101, and 131 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 101, 221, and 341 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D9F5CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 101 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 101 to 146 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 101 with its complement at 281 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 #D9F5CC
Lightness variations at hue 101 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D9F5CC
Design Use Cases for #D9F5CC
Vibrant Brand Color
#D9F5CC has a strong 67% 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 88% lightness, #D9F5CC 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
#D9F5CC falls in the green range (hue 101). 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 #D9F5CC (hue 101) to its complement at hue 281. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 131. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d9f5cc, #e8ccf5);
CSS Code for #D9F5CC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D9F5CC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D9F5CC (#D9F5CC)
#D9F5CC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 217 red, 245 green, and 204 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 101 degrees with 67% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D9F5CC is 232/255 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D9F5CC against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E8CCF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D9F5CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDF5CC and #CCF5D3, 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 #D9F5CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D9F5CC?
- #D9F5CC is Color #D9F5CC, a green color (colour) with RGB(217, 245, 204), HSL(101, 67%, 88%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 17%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #D9F5CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #D9F5CC has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D9F5CC?
- The complementary colour is #E8CCF5 (hue 281). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDF5CC and #CCF5D3. The triadic palette adds #CCD9F5 and #F5CCD9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D9F5CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d9f5cc; or rgb(217, 245, 204); or hsl(101, 67%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 101 67% 88%; 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.