#DFEAE3 color
The hex color #DFEAE3 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 91.8% green and 89% blue (223, 234, 227).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 21% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 8% black.
The closest named color is Frosty Pink (#DFE9E3), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.02:1).
#DFEAE3 color codes
| HEX | #DFEAE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 234, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 91.8%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 21%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 5%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 3%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.72, -4.92, 2.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.72, 5.36, 156.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.717, 80.079, 84.231) | |
| Decimal | 14674659 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFEAE3, 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 #DFEAE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFEAE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.02:1 | 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 #DFEAE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eae8e3Protanopia
no red cones#e8e7e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddeae8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfeae3; }
.text { color: #dfeae3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfeae3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 234 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfeae3, #dfeae8); }
Similar colors
#dfe9e3Frosty Pink#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dbe7e3Homoeopathic Blue#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#d9e7e3Icelandic Winter#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dfece9Second Wind#dfeadeHint of Green
Closest common color name: Mint Cream.
Questions
- What color is #DFEAE3?
- #DFEAE3 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 #DFEAE3?
- The RGB value is 223, 234, 227: 223 red, 234 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFEAE3?
- The complementary color is #EADFE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFEAE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.02:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.