Color #DBF6E8 Color / Colour Code #DBF6E8
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbf6e8 (#DBF6E8). The colour is a green tone with 60% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBF6E8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBF6E8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 119, 149, and 179 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 149, 269, and 29 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBF6E8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 149 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 149 to 194 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 149 with its complement at 329 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 #DBF6E8
Lightness variations at hue 149 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBF6E8
Design Use Cases for #DBF6E8
Vibrant Brand Color
#DBF6E8 has a strong 60% 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 91% lightness, #DBF6E8 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
#DBF6E8 falls in the green range (hue 149). 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 #DBF6E8 (hue 149) to its complement at hue 329. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 179. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbf6e8, #f6dae9);
CSS Code for #DBF6E8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DBF6E8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #DBF6E8 (#DBF6E8)
#DBF6E8 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 246 green, and 232 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 149 degrees with 60% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBF6E8 is 236/255 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, 6% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBF6E8 against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.36:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.36:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F6DAE9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBF6E8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBF6DA and #DAF6F5, 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 #DBF6E8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBF6E8?
- #DBF6E8 is Color #DBF6E8, a green color (colour) with RGB(219, 246, 232), HSL(149, 60%, 91%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 6%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #DBF6E8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBF6E8 has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.36:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBF6E8?
- The complementary colour is #F6DAE9 (hue 329). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBF6DA and #DAF6F5. The triadic palette adds #E8DAF6 and #F6E8DA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBF6E8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbf6e8; or rgb(219, 246, 232); or hsl(149, 60%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 149 60% 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.