Color #DAEEE2 Color / Colour Code #DAEEE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #daeee2 (#DAEEE2). The colour is a green tone with 37% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DAEEE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DAEEE2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 114, 144, and 174 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 144, 264, and 24 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DAEEE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 144 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 144 to 189 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 144 with its complement at 324 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 #DAEEE2
Lightness variations at hue 144 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DAEEE2
Design Use Cases for #DAEEE2
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #DAEEE2 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 89% lightness, #DAEEE2 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
#DAEEE2 falls in the green range (hue 144). 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 #DAEEE2 (hue 144) to its complement at hue 324. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 174. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #daeee2, #edd9e5);
CSS Code for #DAEEE2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DAEEE2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DAEEE2 (#DAEEE2)
#DAEEE2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 238 green, and 226 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 144 degrees with 37% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DAEEE2 is 231/255 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DAEEE2 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.31:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.31:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDD9E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DAEEE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBEDD9 and #D9EDEB, 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 #DAEEE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DAEEE2?
- #DAEEE2 is Color #DAEEE2, a green color (colour) with RGB(218, 238, 226), HSL(144, 37%, 89%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 5%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #DAEEE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DAEEE2 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.31:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DAEEE2?
- The complementary colour is #EDD9E5 (hue 324). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBEDD9 and #D9EDEB. The triadic palette adds #E1D9ED and #EDE1D9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DAEEE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #daeee2; or rgb(218, 238, 226); or hsl(144, 37%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 144 37% 89%; 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.