#DFE7DE color
The hex color #DFE7DE is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 90.6% green and 87.1% blue (223, 231, 222).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 16% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Frosty Pink (#DFE9E3), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.62:1).
#DFE7DE color codes
| HEX | #DFE7DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 231, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 90.6%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 16%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 4%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.83, -4.29, 3.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.83, 5.5, 141.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.19, 78.113, 80.367) | |
| Decimal | 14673886 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFE7DE, 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 #DFE7DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFE7DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.62:1 | 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 #DFE7DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e8e5deProtanopia
no red cones#e6e4deDeuteranopia
no green cones#dfe6e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e5e5e5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfe7de; }
.text { color: #dfe7de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfe7de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 231 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfe7de, #dee7e2); }
Similar colors
#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dfeadeHint of Green#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dde3d5Water Lily#e5ebe6Lightning Bolt#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#deece1Pastel Smirk
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #DFE7DE?
- #DFE7DE is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Frosty Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFE7DE?
- The RGB value is 223, 231, 222: 223 red, 231 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFE7DE?
- The complementary color is #E6DEE7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFE7DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.62:1 and white text 1.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.