analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCF9ED — Alabaster
#DCF9ED is a light saturated green sitting at 155° 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.
#dcf9ed
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DCF9ED
- f2fdf8
- caf6e4
- a2efcf
- 7ae8ba
- 51e2a6
- 29db91
- 1fb677
- 188e5d
- 116643
- 0b3e28
- 04160e
Color schemes using #DCF9ED
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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#DCF9ED FAQ
What color is #DCF9ED?
#DCF9ED is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 71% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DCF9ED?
#DCF9ED is rgb(220, 249, 237) in RGB, hsl(155, 71%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 5%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCF9ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.82:1.
What colors go well with #DCF9ED?
Its direct complement is #F9DCE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9DCF7 and #F9DFDC gives you contrast without the vibration.