#DAF4E5 color
The hex color #DAF4E5 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 95.7% green and 89.8% blue (218, 244, 229).
Its hue angle is 145°, with 54% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.05:1).
#DAF4E5 color codes
| HEX | #DAF4E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 244, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 95.7%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(145, 54%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(145, 11%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94, -11.26, 4.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94, 12.07, 158.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.404, 85.263, 86.598) | |
| Decimal | 14349541 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAF4E5, 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 #DAF4E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAF4E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.05:1 | 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 #DAF4E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f0e4Protanopia
no red cones#eeece6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6f4efTritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #daf4e5; }
.text { color: #daf4e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #daf4e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 244 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #daf4e5, #daf4f2); }
Similar colors
#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#d7ecd9Silky Mint#d4e8d8Splashdown#ddeeddVanishing Point#d0eed7Jade Palace#daeee6Shattered Ice
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DAF4E5?
- #DAF4E5 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Toxic Latte. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAF4E5?
- The RGB value is 218, 244, 229: 218 red, 244 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAF4E5?
- The complementary color is #F4DAE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAF4E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.05:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.