#DEF4F5 color
The hex color #DEF4F5 is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 95.7% green and 96.1% blue (222, 244, 245).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 53% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Let It Snow (#D8F1F4), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.36:1).
#DEF4F5 color codes
| HEX | #DEF4F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 244, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 95.7%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 53%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.66, -6.98, -2.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.66, 7.57, 202.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.953, 86.822, 98.967) | |
| Decimal | 14611701 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEF4F5, 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 #DEF4F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEF4F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.36:1 | 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 #DEF4F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f2f5Protanopia
no red cones#eceef5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8f6f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #def4f5; }
.text { color: #def4f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #def4f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 244 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #def4f5, #dee9f5); }
Similar colors
#d8f1f4Let It Snow#e7fafaCalm Waters#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7feffBubbles#deeeedFree Spirit#d2eaeaQueen of Waves#d1eaecJet d’Eau#d1eaedCastle in the Sky
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DEF4F5?
- #DEF4F5 is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Let It Snow. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DEF4F5?
- The RGB value is 222, 244, 245: 222 red, 244 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEF4F5?
- The complementary color is #F5DFDE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEF4F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.36:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.