#DFE2D5 color
The hex color #DFE2D5 is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 88.6% green and 83.5% blue (223, 226, 213).
Its hue angle is 74°, with 18% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Washed Dollar (#E1E3D7), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.98:1).
#DFE2D5 color codes
| HEX | #DFE2D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 226, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 88.6%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(74, 18%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(74, 6%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.34, -3.3, 6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.34, 6.84, 118.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.636, 74.885, 73.724) | |
| Decimal | 14672597 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFE2D5, 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 #DFE2D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFE2D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.98:1 | 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 #DFE2D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4e0d4Protanopia
no red cones#e4e1d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0e0deTritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfe2d5; }
.text { color: #dfe2d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfe2d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 226 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfe2d5, #d9e2d5); }
Similar colors
#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#dde3d5Water Lily#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#dbe0d0Feta#e6e5d6Tofu#eaeadbMagical Stardust
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #DFE2D5?
- #DFE2D5 is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Washed Dollar. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFE2D5?
- The RGB value is 223, 226, 213: 223 red, 226 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFE2D5?
- The complementary color is #D8D5E2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFE2D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.98:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.