Color #DDEDE3 Color / Colour Code #DDEDE3
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddede3 (#DDEDE3). The colour is a green tone with 31% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDEDE3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDEDE3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 112, 142, and 172 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 142, 262, and 22 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDEDE3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 142 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 142 to 187 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 142 with its complement at 322 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 #DDEDE3
Lightness variations at hue 142 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDEDE3
Design Use Cases for #DDEDE3
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #DDEDE3 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 90% lightness, #DDEDE3 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
#DDEDE3 falls in the green range (hue 142). 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 #DDEDE3 (hue 142) to its complement at hue 322. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 172. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddede3, #eddee8);
CSS Code for #DDEDE3
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About Color #DDEDE3 (#DDEDE3)
#DDEDE3 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 237 green, and 227 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 142 degrees with 31% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDEDE3 is 231/255 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 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDEDE3 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.30:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.30:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EDDEE8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDEDE3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0EDDE and #DEEDEB, 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 #DDEDE3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDEDE3?
- #DDEDE3 is Color #DDEDE3, a green color (colour) with RGB(221, 237, 227), HSL(142, 31%, 90%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 4%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #DDEDE3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDEDE3 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.30:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDEDE3?
- The complementary colour is #EDDEE8 (hue 322). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0EDDE and #DEEDEB. The triadic palette adds #E3DEED and #EDE3DE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDEDE3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddede3; or rgb(221, 237, 227); or hsl(142, 31%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 142 31% 90%; 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.