#DFEEE3 color
The hex color #DFEEE3 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 93.3% green and 89% blue (223, 238, 227).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 31% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Smirk (#DEECE1), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.48:1).
#DFEEE3 color codes
| HEX | #DFEEE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 238, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 93.3%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 31%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 6%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.74, -6.95, 3.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.74, 7.84, 152.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.868, 82.382, 84.615) | |
| Decimal | 14675683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFEEE3, 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 #DFEEE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFEEE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.48:1 | 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 #DFEEE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeebe2Protanopia
no red cones#ebe9e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddeeebTritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfeee3; }
.text { color: #dfeee3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfeee3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 238 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfeee3, #dfeeeb); }
Similar colors
#deece1Pastel Smirk#ddece0Cryo Freeze#dbe9dfClair de Lune#e5f2e7Polar#dfeadeHint of Green#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#daeee6Shattered Ice#d7e5d8Whispering Frost
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFEEE3?
- #DFEEE3 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Pastel Smirk. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFEEE3?
- The RGB value is 223, 238, 227: 223 red, 238 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFEEE3?
- The complementary color is #EEDFEA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFEEE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.48:1 and white text 1.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.