#DDF5EF color
The hex color #DDF5EF is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 96.1% green and 93.7% blue (221, 245, 239).
Its hue angle is 165°, with 55% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Light Spirited (#D8EEE7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.38:1).
#DDF5EF color codes
| HEX | #DDF5EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 245, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 96.1%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 55%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(165, 10%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 2%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.7, -8.94, 0.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.7, 8.94, 178.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.048, 86.908, 94.308) | |
| Decimal | 14546415 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DDF5EF, 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 #DDF5EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DDF5EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.38:1 | 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 #DDF5EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3f2efProtanopia
no red cones#eeeeefDeuteranopia
no green cones#d8f6f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ddf5ef; }
.text { color: #ddf5ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ddf5ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 245 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ddf5ef, #ddeff5); }
Similar colors
#d8eee7Light Spirited#daeee6Shattered Ice#ceece7Spa#d9eae5Tropical Dream#d6eae8Cold Omen#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DDF5EF?
- #DDF5EF is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Light Spirited. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DDF5EF?
- The RGB value is 221, 245, 239: 221 red, 245 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DDF5EF?
- The complementary color is #F5DDE3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DDF5EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.38:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.