analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDF8ED — Alabaster
#DDF8ED is a light saturated green sitting at 156° 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.
#ddf8ed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDF8ED
- f2fcf8
- cbf4e4
- a4ecd0
- 7de4bb
- 57dca7
- 30d593
- 24b179
- 1c8a5e
- 146344
- 0c3c29
- 04150e
Color schemes using #DDF8ED
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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#DDF8ED FAQ
What color is #DDF8ED?
#DDF8ED is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 156 degrees, 66% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DDF8ED?
#DDF8ED is rgb(221, 248, 237) in RGB, hsl(156, 66%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 4%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDF8ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.72:1.
What colors go well with #DDF8ED?
Its direct complement is #F8DDE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F8DDF5 and #F8E0DD gives you contrast without the vibration.