Color #DCF7D9 Color / Colour Code #DCF7D9
This page shows the hex color code for color #dcf7d9 (#DCF7D9). The colour is a green tone with 65% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCF7D9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCF7D9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCF7D9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 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 114 with its complement at 294 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 #DCF7D9
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCF7D9
Design Use Cases for #DCF7D9
Vibrant Brand Color
#DCF7D9 has a strong 65% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #DCF7D9 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
#DCF7D9 falls in the green range (hue 114). 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 #DCF7D9 (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcf7d9, #f4d9f7);
CSS Code for #DCF7D9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DCF7D9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DCF7D9 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DCF7D9 (#DCF7D9)
#DCF7D9 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 247 green, and 217 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 65% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCF7D9 is 236/255 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 3% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCF7D9 against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F4D9F7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCF7D9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBF7D9 and #D9F7E5, 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 #DCF7D9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCF7D9?
- #DCF7D9 is Color #DCF7D9, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 247, 217), HSL(114, 65%, 91%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 12%, 3%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #DCF7D9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCF7D9 has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCF7D9?
- The complementary colour is #F4D9F7 (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBF7D9 and #D9F7E5. The triadic palette adds #D9DCF7 and #F7D9DC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCF7D9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dcf7d9; or rgb(220, 247, 217); or hsl(114, 65%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 65% 91%; 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.