Color #DBF5E2 Color / Colour Code #DBF5E2
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbf5e2 (#DBF5E2). The colour is a green tone with 57% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBF5E2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBF5E2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 106, 136, and 166 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 136, 256, and 16 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBF5E2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 136 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 136 to 181 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 136 with its complement at 316 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 #DBF5E2
Lightness variations at hue 136 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBF5E2
Design Use Cases for #DBF5E2
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #DBF5E2 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 91% lightness, #DBF5E2 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
#DBF5E2 falls in the green range (hue 136). 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 #DBF5E2 (hue 136) to its complement at hue 316. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 166. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbf5e2, #f5dbee);
CSS Code for #DBF5E2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DBF5E2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DBF5E2 (#DBF5E2)
#DBF5E2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 245 green, and 226 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 136 degrees with 57% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBF5E2 is 235/255 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, 8% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBF5E2 against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5DBEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBF5E2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1F5DB and #DBF5EF, 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 #DBF5E2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBF5E2?
- #DBF5E2 is Color #DBF5E2, a green color (colour) with RGB(219, 245, 226), HSL(136, 57%, 91%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 8%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #DBF5E2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBF5E2 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBF5E2?
- The complementary colour is #F5DBEE (hue 316). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1F5DB and #DBF5EF. The triadic palette adds #E2DBF5 and #F5E2DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBF5E2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbf5e2; or rgb(219, 245, 226); or hsl(136, 57%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 136 57% 91%; 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.