Color #DDFDE2 Color / Colour Code #DDFDE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ddfde2 (#DDFDE2). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDFDE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDFDE2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDFDE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 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 129 to 174 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 129 with its complement at 309 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 #DDFDE2
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDFDE2
Design Use Cases for #DDFDE2
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #DDFDE2 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.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #DDFDE2 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
#DDFDE2 falls in the green range (hue 129). 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 #DDFDE2 (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddfde2, #fdddf8);
CSS Code for #DDFDE2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DDFDE2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDFDE2 (#DDFDE2)
#DDFDE2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 253 green, and 226 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 89% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDFDE2 is 240/255 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 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDFDE2 against white is 1.09:1 and against black is 19.22:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.22:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FDDDF8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDFDE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E8FDDD and #DDFDF2, 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 #DDFDE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDFDE2?
- #DDFDE2 is Color #DDFDE2, a green color (colour) with RGB(221, 253, 226), HSL(129, 89%, 93%), and CMYK(13%, 0%, 11%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #DDFDE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDFDE2 has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.22:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDFDE2?
- The complementary colour is #FDDDF8 (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E8FDDD and #DDFDF2. The triadic palette adds #E2DDFD and #FDE2DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDFDE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ddfde2; or rgb(221, 253, 226); or hsl(129, 89%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 89% 93%; 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.