Information about #DCF0CA color

#DCF0CA color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DCF0CA belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Luminous brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(220, 240, 202) — 86.3% red, 94.1% green, 79.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 0 / 15 / 6. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #DCF0CA reads as a clearly saturated yellow-green and radiates an almost-white brightness. Designers typically reach for tones like this for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Blue Romance (#D8F0D2). Slightly further away sit Green Pastel (#D3ECCA) and Toksig Sandee (#DDEDC0).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(220, 240, 202)), which gives #DCF0CA its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DCF0CA: 17.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DCF0CA color variations

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#DCF0CA color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DCF0CA

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Blue Romance color link
Blue Romance

#D8F0D2

Green Pastel color link
Green Pastel

#D3ECCA

Willow Brook color link
Willow Brook

#DFE6CF

Peppermint color link
Peppermint

#D7E7D0

Zanah color link
Zanah

#DAECD6

Frostee color link
Frostee

#DBE5D2

Frost color link
Frost

#E1E4C5

Tea Green color link
Tea Green

#D0F0C0

Summer Fun color link
Summer Fun

#EAF7C9

Dirty White color link
Dirty White

#E8E4C9

#DCF0CA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DCF0CA
  • RGB220, 240, 202
  • CMYK8, 0, 15, 6
  • HSL92°, 56%, 87%
  • HSL Precise91.579°, 55.882%, 86.667%
  • HSV92°, 16%, 94%
  • HSB92°, 16%, 94%
  • HEX IDDCF0CA
  • DECIMAL ID14479562
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLuminous
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB94.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB79.2%
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