#DEF5E0 color
The hex color #DEF5E0 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 96.1% green and 87.8% blue (222, 245, 224).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 53% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.24:1).
#DEF5E0 color codes
| HEX | #DEF5E0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 245, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 96.1%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 53%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 9%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.4, -11.33, 7.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.4, 13.62, 146.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.228, 86.215, 83.132) | |
| Decimal | 14611936 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEF5E0, 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 #DEF5E0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEF5E0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.24:1 | 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 #DEF5E0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f1dfProtanopia
no red cones#f2eee1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcf4efTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #def5e0; }
.text { color: #def5e0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #def5e0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 245 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #def5e0, #def5eb); }
Similar colors
#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#dff1d6Hint of Mint#e4f3e0Mojito#d0eed7Jade Palace#d4e8d8Splashdown
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DEF5E0?
- #DEF5E0 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 #DEF5E0?
- The RGB value is 222, 245, 224: 222 red, 245 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEF5E0?
- The complementary color is #F5DEF3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEF5E0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.24:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.