#DCF2EF color
The hex color #DCF2EF is a very light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 94.9% green and 93.7% blue (220, 242, 239).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 46% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Cold Omen (#D6EAE8), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.99:1).
#DCF2EF color codes
| HEX | #DCF2EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 242, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 94.9%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 46%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 9%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.86, -7.75, -1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.86, 7.82, 187.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.844, 84.951, 93.993) | |
| Decimal | 14480111 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCF2EF, 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 #DCF2EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCF2EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.99:1 | 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 #DCF2EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efefefProtanopia
no red cones#ebecefDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7f3f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcf2ef; }
.text { color: #dcf2ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcf2ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 242 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcf2ef, #dceaf2); }Similar colors
#d6eae8Cold Omen#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#d8eee7Light Spirited#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d1eaeaTeardrop#daeee6Shattered Ice
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DCF2EF?
- #DCF2EF is a very light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Cold Omen. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCF2EF?
- The RGB value is 220, 242, 239: 220 red, 242 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCF2EF?
- The complementary color is #F2DCDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCF2EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.99:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.