Color #DEE7CA Color / Colour Code #DEE7CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #dee7ca (#DEE7CA). The colour is a green tone with 38% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEE7CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEE7CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEE7CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 79 to 124 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 79 with its complement at 259 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 #DEE7CA
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEE7CA
Design Use Cases for #DEE7CA
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #DEE7CA 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 85% lightness, #DEE7CA 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
#DEE7CA falls in the green range (hue 79). 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 #DEE7CA (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dee7ca, #d3cae7);
CSS Code for #DEE7CA
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Colors visually similar to #DEE7CA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEE7CA (#DEE7CA)
#DEE7CA is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 231 green, and 202 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 79 degrees with 38% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEE7CA is 225/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEE7CA against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D3CAE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEE7CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7E2CA and #D0E7CA, 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 #DEE7CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEE7CA?
- #DEE7CA is Color #DEE7CA, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 231, 202), HSL(79, 38%, 85%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 13%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #DEE7CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEE7CA has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEE7CA?
- The complementary colour is #D3CAE7 (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7E2CA and #D0E7CA. The triadic palette adds #CADEE7 and #E7CADE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEE7CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dee7ca; or rgb(222, 231, 202); or hsl(79, 38%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 38% 85%; 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.