Sip of Mint color: hex code #DEDFC9
Sip of Mint has the hex code #DEDFC9. It is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 87.5% green and 78.8% blue (222, 223, 201).
Its hue angle is 63°, with 26% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.5:1).
Sip of Mint (#DEDFC9) color codes
| HEX | #DEDFC9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 223, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 87.5%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 26%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(63, 10%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.22, -4.12, 10.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.22, 11.44, 111.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.053, 72.522, 65.713) | |
| Decimal | 14606281 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sip of Mint, 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 #DEDFC9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEDFC9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.5:1 | 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 #DEDFC9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3ddc8Protanopia
no red cones#e3decaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e1dcd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dedfc9; }
.text { color: #dedfc9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dedfc9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 223 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dedfc9, #d3dfc9); }Similar colors
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See #DEDFC9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DEDFC9?
- #DEDFC9 is a very light, desaturated yellow known as Sip of Mint. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sip of Mint?
- The RGB value is 222, 223, 201: 222 red, 223 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sip of Mint?
- The complementary color is #CAC9DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEDFC9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.5:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.