Color #DCEED5 Color / Colour Code #DCEED5
This page shows the hex color code for color #dceed5 (#DCEED5). The colour is a green tone with 42% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCEED5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCEED5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 73, 103, and 133 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 103, 223, and 343 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCEED5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 103 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 103 to 148 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 103 with its complement at 283 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 #DCEED5
Lightness variations at hue 103 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCEED5
Design Use Cases for #DCEED5
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #DCEED5 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 88% lightness, #DCEED5 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
#DCEED5 falls in the green range (hue 103). 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 #DCEED5 (hue 103) to its complement at hue 283. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 133. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dceed5, #e6d4ed);
CSS Code for #DCEED5
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Colors visually similar to #DCEED5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DCEED5 (#DCEED5)
#DCEED5 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 238 green, and 213 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 103 degrees with 42% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCEED5 is 230/255 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCEED5 against white is 1.22:1 and against black is 17.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E6D4ED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCEED5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E8EDD4 and #D4EDD9, 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 #DCEED5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCEED5?
- #DCEED5 is Color #DCEED5, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 238, 213), HSL(103, 42%, 88%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 11%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #DCEED5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCEED5 has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCEED5?
- The complementary colour is #E6D4ED (hue 283). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E8EDD4 and #D4EDD9. The triadic palette adds #D4DBED and #EDD4DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCEED5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dceed5; or rgb(220, 238, 213); or hsl(103, 42%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 103 42% 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.