Color #DCE1DB Color / Colour Code #DCE1DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #dce1db (#DCE1DB). 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 #DCE1DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCE1DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 80, 110, and 140 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 110, 230, and 350 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCE1DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 110 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 110 to 155 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 110 with its complement at 290 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 #DCE1DB
Lightness variations at hue 110 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCE1DB
Design Use Cases for #DCE1DB
Neutral Foundation Color
#DCE1DB 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, #DCE1DB 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
#DCE1DB falls in the green range (hue 110). 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 #DCE1DB (hue 110) to its complement at hue 290. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 140. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dce1db, #e0dbe1);
CSS Code for #DCE1DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DCE1DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DCE1DB (#DCE1DB)
#DCE1DB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 225 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 110 degrees with 9% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCE1DB is 223/255 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 #DCE1DB against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E0DBE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCE1DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFE1DB and #DBE1DD, 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 #DCE1DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCE1DB?
- #DCE1DB is Color #DCE1DB, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 225, 219), HSL(110, 9%, 87%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 3%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #DCE1DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCE1DB has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCE1DB?
- The complementary colour is #E0DBE1 (hue 290). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFE1DB and #DBE1DD. The triadic palette adds #DBDCE1 and #E1DBDC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCE1DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dce1db; or rgb(220, 225, 219); or hsl(110, 9%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 110 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.