Color #DCE5CC Color / Colour Code #DCE5CC
This page shows the hex color code for color #dce5cc (#DCE5CC). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCE5CC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCE5CC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCE5CC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #DCE5CC
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCE5CC
Design Use Cases for #DCE5CC
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #DCE5CC 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 85% lightness, #DCE5CC 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
#DCE5CC falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #DCE5CC (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dce5cc, #d5cde5);
CSS Code for #DCE5CC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DCE5CC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DCE5CC (#DCE5CC)
#DCE5CC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 229 green, and 204 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 32% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCE5CC 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCE5CC against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.12:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.12:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5CDE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCE5CC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5E2CD and #D0E5CD, 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 #DCE5CC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCE5CC?
- #DCE5CC is Color #DCE5CC, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 229, 204), HSL(82, 32%, 85%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 11%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #DCE5CC accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCE5CC has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.12:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCE5CC?
- The complementary colour is #D5CDE5 (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5E2CD and #D0E5CD. The triadic palette adds #CDDCE5 and #E5CDDC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCE5CC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dce5cc; or rgb(220, 229, 204); or hsl(82, 32%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 32% 85%; 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.