analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCF9E5 — Alabaster
#DCF9E5 is a light saturated green sitting at 139° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #DCF9E5
- f2fdf5
- caf6d8
- a2efba
- 7ae89d
- 51e27f
- 29db62
- 1fb64f
- 188e3d
- 11662c
- 0b3e1b
- 041609
Color schemes using #DCF9E5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DCF9E5 FAQ
What color is #DCF9E5?
#DCF9E5 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 139 degrees, 71% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DCF9E5?
#DCF9E5 is rgb(220, 249, 229) in RGB, hsl(139, 71%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCF9E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.72:1.
What colors go well with #DCF9E5?
Its direct complement is #F9DCF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F4DCF9 and #F9DCE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.