Color #DEE2DF Color / Colour Code #DEE2DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #dee2df (#DEE2DF). The colour is a green tone with 6% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEE2DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEE2DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 105, 135, and 165 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 135, 255, and 15 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEE2DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 135 and saturation at 6%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 135 to 180 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 135 with its complement at 315 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 #DEE2DF
Lightness variations at hue 135 and 6% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEE2DF
Design Use Cases for #DEE2DF
Neutral Foundation Color
#DEE2DF has almost no saturation (6%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #DEE2DF 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
#DEE2DF falls in the green range (hue 135). 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 #DEE2DF (hue 135) to its complement at hue 315. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 165. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dee2df, #e2dfe1);
CSS Code for #DEE2DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEE2DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DEE2DF across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DEE2DF (#DEE2DF)
#DEE2DF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 226 green, and 223 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 135 degrees with 6% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEE2DF is 224/255 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 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEE2DF against white is 1.31:1 and against black is 16.05:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.05:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E2DFE1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEE2DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFE2DF and #DFE2E1, 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 #DEE2DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEE2DF?
- #DEE2DF is Color #DEE2DF, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 226, 223), HSL(135, 6%, 88%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 1%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #DEE2DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEE2DF has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.05:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEE2DF?
- The complementary colour is #E2DFE1 (hue 315). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFE2DF and #DFE2E1. The triadic palette adds #DFDFE2 and #E2DFDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEE2DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dee2df; or rgb(222, 226, 223); or hsl(135, 6%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 135 6% 88%; 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.