Color #DDFAA8 Color / Colour Code #DDFAA8
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddfaa8 (#DDFAA8). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 82% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDFAA8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDFAA8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 51, 81, and 111 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 81, 201, and 321 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDFAA8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 81 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 81 to 126 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 81 with its complement at 261 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 #DDFAA8
Lightness variations at hue 81 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDFAA8
Design Use Cases for #DDFAA8
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #DDFAA8 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#DDFAA8 at 82% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#DDFAA8 falls in the green range (hue 81). 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 #DDFAA8 (hue 81) to its complement at hue 261. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 111. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddfaa8, #c5a8fa);
CSS Code for #DDFAA8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DDFAA8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDFAA8 (#DDFAA8)
#DDFAA8 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 250 green, and 168 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 81 degrees with 89% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDFAA8 is 232/255 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, 33% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDFAA8 against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.31:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.31:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C5A8FA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDFAA8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FAEEA8 and #B5FAA8, 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 #DDFAA8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDFAA8?
- #DDFAA8 is Color #DDFAA8, a green color (colour) with RGB(221, 250, 168), HSL(81, 89%, 82%), and CMYK(12%, 0%, 33%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 232/255.
- Is #DDFAA8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDFAA8 has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.31:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDFAA8?
- The complementary colour is #C5A8FA (hue 261). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FAEEA8 and #B5FAA8. The triadic palette adds #A8DDFA and #FAA8DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDFAA8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddfaa8; or rgb(221, 250, 168); or hsl(81, 89%, 82%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 81 89% 82%; 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.