Color #DEEFD2 Color / Colour Code #DEEFD2
This page shows the hex color code for color #deefd2 (#DEEFD2). The colour is a green tone with 48% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEEFD2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEEFD2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 65, 95, and 125 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 95, 215, and 335 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEEFD2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 95 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 95 to 140 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 95 with its complement at 275 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 #DEEFD2
Lightness variations at hue 95 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEEFD2
Design Use Cases for #DEEFD2
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #DEEFD2 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 88% lightness, #DEEFD2 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
#DEEFD2 falls in the green range (hue 95). 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 #DEEFD2 (hue 95) to its complement at hue 275. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 125. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #deefd2, #e3d2ef);
CSS Code for #DEEFD2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEEFD2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEEFD2 (#DEEFD2)
#DEEFD2 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 239 green, and 210 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 95 degrees with 48% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEEFD2 is 231/255 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 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEEFD2 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.38:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.38:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E3D2EF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEEFD2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDEFD2 and #D2EFD4, 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 #DEEFD2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEEFD2?
- #DEEFD2 is Color #DEEFD2, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 239, 210), HSL(95, 48%, 88%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 12%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #DEEFD2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEEFD2 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.38:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEEFD2?
- The complementary colour is #E3D2EF (hue 275). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDEFD2 and #D2EFD4. The triadic palette adds #D2DEEF and #EFD2DE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEEFD2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #deefd2; or rgb(222, 239, 210); or hsl(95, 48%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 95 48% 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.