Second Wind color: hex code #DFECE9
Second Wind has the hex code #DFECE9. It is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 92.5% green and 91.4% blue (223, 236, 233).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 25% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.31:1).
Second Wind (#DFECE9) color codes
| HEX | #DFECE9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 236, 233) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 92.5%, 91.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 25%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 6%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.38, -4.85, -0.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.38, 4.85, 180.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.132, 81.561, 88.86) | |
| Decimal | 14675177 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Second Wind, 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 #DFECE9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFECE9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.31:1 | 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 #DFECE9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebeae9Protanopia
no red cones#e8e8e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcedebTritanopia
no blue cones#e9e9e9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfece9; }
.text { color: #dfece9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfece9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 236 233 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfece9, #dfe9ec); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
See #DFECE9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DFECE9?
- #DFECE9 is a very light, desaturated spring green known as Second Wind. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Second Wind?
- The RGB value is 223, 236, 233: 223 red, 236 green and 233 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Second Wind?
- The complementary color is #ECDFE2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFECE9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.31:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.