Color #DAE4CD Color / Colour Code #DAE4CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #dae4cd (#DAE4CD). The colour is a green tone with 30% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DAE4CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DAE4CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 56, 86, and 116 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 86, 206, and 326 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DAE4CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 86 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 86 to 131 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 86 with its complement at 266 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 #DAE4CD
Lightness variations at hue 86 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DAE4CD
Design Use Cases for #DAE4CD
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #DAE4CD 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 85% lightness, #DAE4CD 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
#DAE4CD falls in the green range (hue 86). 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 #DAE4CD (hue 86) to its complement at hue 266. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 116. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dae4cd, #d7cde4);
CSS Code for #DAE4CD
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DAE4CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DAE4CD (#DAE4CD)
#DAE4CD is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 228 green, and 205 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 86 degrees with 30% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DAE4CD is 222/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DAE4CD against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.96:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.96:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7CDE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DAE4CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E4E3CD and #CFE4CD, 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 #DAE4CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DAE4CD?
- #DAE4CD is Color #DAE4CD, a green color (colour) with RGB(218, 228, 205), HSL(86, 30%, 85%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 10%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #DAE4CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #DAE4CD has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.96:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DAE4CD?
- The complementary colour is #D7CDE4 (hue 266). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E4E3CD and #CFE4CD. The triadic palette adds #CDDAE4 and #E4CDDA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DAE4CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dae4cd; or rgb(218, 228, 205); or hsl(86, 30%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 86 30% 85%; 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.