Color #DDF5EA Color / Colour Code #DDF5EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddf5ea (#DDF5EA). The colour is a cyan tone with 55% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDF5EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDF5EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 122, 152, and 182 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 152, 272, and 32 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDF5EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 152 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 152 to 197 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 152 with its complement at 332 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 #DDF5EA
Lightness variations at hue 152 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDF5EA
Design Use Cases for #DDF5EA
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #DDF5EA 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 91% lightness, #DDF5EA is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#DDF5EA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 152). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DDF5EA (hue 152) to its complement at hue 332. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 182. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddf5ea, #f5dbe7);
CSS Code for #DDF5EA
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Colors visually similar to #DDF5EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDF5EA (#DDF5EA)
#DDF5EA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 245 green, and 234 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 152 degrees with 55% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDF5EA is 237/255 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 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDF5EA against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.32:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.32:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F5DBE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDF5EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBF5DC and #DBF4F5, 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 #DDF5EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDF5EA?
- #DDF5EA is Color #DDF5EA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(221, 245, 234), HSL(152, 55%, 91%), and CMYK(10%, 0%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 237/255.
- Is #DDF5EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDF5EA has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.32:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDF5EA?
- The complementary colour is #F5DBE7 (hue 332). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBF5DC and #DBF4F5. The triadic palette adds #E9DBF5 and #F5E9DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDF5EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddf5ea; or rgb(221, 245, 234); or hsl(152, 55%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 152 55% 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.