Color #DBFBC5 Color / Colour Code #DBFBC5
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbfbc5 (#DBFBC5). The colour is a green tone with 87% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBFBC5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBFBC5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 66, 96, and 126 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 96, 216, and 336 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBFBC5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 96 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 96 to 141 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 96 with its complement at 276 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 #DBFBC5
Lightness variations at hue 96 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBFBC5
Design Use Cases for #DBFBC5
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #DBFBC5 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #DBFBC5 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
#DBFBC5 falls in the green range (hue 96). 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 #DBFBC5 (hue 96) to its complement at hue 276. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 126. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbfbc5, #e6c6fb);
CSS Code for #DBFBC5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DBFBC5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DBFBC5 (#DBFBC5)
#DBFBC5 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 251 green, and 197 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 96 degrees with 87% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBFBC5 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBFBC5 against white is 1.13:1 and against black is 18.62:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.62:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E6C6FB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBFBC5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F6FBC6 and #C6FBCB, 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 #DBFBC5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBFBC5?
- #DBFBC5 is Color #DBFBC5, a green color (colour) with RGB(219, 251, 197), HSL(96, 87%, 88%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 22%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #DBFBC5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBFBC5 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.62:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBFBC5?
- The complementary colour is #E6C6FB (hue 276). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F6FBC6 and #C6FBCB. The triadic palette adds #C6DBFB and #FBC6DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBFBC5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbfbc5; or rgb(219, 251, 197); or hsl(96, 87%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 96 87% 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.