Color #DFE7CB Color / Colour Code #DFE7CB
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfe7cb (#DFE7CB). The colour is a green tone with 37% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFE7CB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFE7CB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 47, 77, and 107 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 77, 197, and 317 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFE7CB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 77 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 77 to 122 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 77 with its complement at 257 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 #DFE7CB
Lightness variations at hue 77 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFE7CB
Design Use Cases for #DFE7CB
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #DFE7CB 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, #DFE7CB 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
#DFE7CB falls in the green range (hue 77). 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 #DFE7CB (hue 77) to its complement at hue 257. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 107. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfe7cb, #d3cbe7);
CSS Code for #DFE7CB
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Colors visually similar to #DFE7CB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFE7CB (#DFE7CB)
#DFE7CB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 231 green, and 203 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 77 degrees with 37% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFE7CB 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 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFE7CB against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.43:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.43:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D3CBE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFE7CB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7E1CB and #D1E7CB, 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 #DFE7CB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFE7CB?
- #DFE7CB is Color #DFE7CB, a green color (colour) with RGB(223, 231, 203), HSL(77, 37%, 85%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 12%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #DFE7CB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFE7CB has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.43:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFE7CB?
- The complementary colour is #D3CBE7 (hue 257). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7E1CB and #D1E7CB. The triadic palette adds #CBDFE7 and #E7CBDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFE7CB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfe7cb; or rgb(223, 231, 203); or hsl(77, 37%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 77 37% 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.