Color #DCF9D7 Color / Colour Code #DCF9D7
This page shows the hex color code for color #dcf9d7 (#DCF9D7). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCF9D7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCF9D7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 81, 111, and 141 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 111, 231, and 351 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCF9D7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 111 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 111 to 156 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 111 with its complement at 291 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 #DCF9D7
Lightness variations at hue 111 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCF9D7
Design Use Cases for #DCF9D7
Vibrant Brand Color
#DCF9D7 has a strong 74% 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, #DCF9D7 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
#DCF9D7 falls in the green range (hue 111). 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 #DCF9D7 (hue 111) to its complement at hue 291. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 141. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcf9d7, #f4d7f9);
CSS Code for #DCF9D7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DCF9D7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #DCF9D7 (#DCF9D7)
#DCF9D7 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 249 green, and 215 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 111 degrees with 74% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCF9D7 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 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCF9D7 against white is 1.13:1 and against black is 18.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F4D7F9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCF9D7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDF9D7 and #D7F9E3, 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 #DCF9D7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCF9D7?
- #DCF9D7 is Color #DCF9D7, a green color (colour) with RGB(220, 249, 215), HSL(111, 74%, 91%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 14%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 236/255.
- Is #DCF9D7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCF9D7 has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCF9D7?
- The complementary colour is #F4D7F9 (hue 291). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDF9D7 and #D7F9E3. The triadic palette adds #D7DCF9 and #F9D7DC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCF9D7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dcf9d7; or rgb(220, 249, 215); or hsl(111, 74%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 111 74% 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.