Color #DCE0DA Color / Colour Code #DCE0DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #dce0da (#DCE0DA). The colour is a green tone with 9% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCE0DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCE0DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 70, 100, and 130 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 100, 220, and 340 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCE0DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 100 and saturation at 9%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 100 to 145 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 100 with its complement at 280 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 #DCE0DA
Lightness variations at hue 100 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCE0DA
Design Use Cases for #DCE0DA
Neutral Foundation Color
#DCE0DA has almost no saturation (9%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 87% lightness, #DCE0DA 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
#DCE0DA falls in the green range (hue 100). 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 #DCE0DA (hue 100) to its complement at hue 280. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 130. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dce0da, #dfdbe1);
CSS Code for #DCE0DA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DCE0DA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DCE0DA across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DCE0DA (#DCE0DA)
#DCE0DA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 224 green, and 218 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 100 degrees with 9% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCE0DA 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 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCE0DA against white is 1.34:1 and against black is 15.72:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.72:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DFDBE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCE0DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0E1DB and #DBE1DC, 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 #DCE0DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCE0DA?
- #DCE0DA is Color #DCE0DA, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 224, 218), HSL(100, 9%, 87%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 3%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 222/255.
- Is #DCE0DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCE0DA has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.72:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCE0DA?
- The complementary colour is #DFDBE1 (hue 280). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0E1DB and #DBE1DC. The triadic palette adds #DBDDE1 and #E1DBDD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCE0DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dce0da; or rgb(220, 224, 218); or hsl(100, 9%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 100 9% 87%; 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.