Ghost Lichen color: hex code #DFEDDA
Ghost Lichen has the hex code #DFEDDA. It is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 92.9% green and 85.5% blue (223, 237, 218).
Its hue angle is 104°, with 35% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.26:1).
Ghost Lichen (#DFEDDA) color codes
| HEX | #DFEDDA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 237, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 92.9%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 35%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(104, 8%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.27, -8.03, 7.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.27, 11.06, 136.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.368, 81.318, 78.147) | |
| Decimal | 14675418 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ghost Lichen, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DFEDDA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFEDDA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DFEDDA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efead9Protanopia
no red cones#ece8dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#dfebe7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfedda; }
.text { color: #dfedda; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfedda; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 237 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfedda, #daeddf); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Honeydew.
See #DFEDDA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DFEDDA?
- #DFEDDA is a very light, desaturated green known as Ghost Lichen. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ghost Lichen?
- The RGB value is 223, 237, 218: 223 red, 237 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ghost Lichen?
- The complementary color is #E8DAED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFEDDA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.26:1 and white text 1.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.