#DFF1DE color
The hex color #DFF1DE is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 94.5% green and 87.1% blue (223, 241, 222).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 40% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Vanishing Point (#DDEEDD), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.77:1).
#DFF1DE color codes
| HEX | #DFF1DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 241, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 94.5%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 40%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.39, -9.35, 7.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.39, 11.77, 142.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.069, 83.872, 81.327) | |
| Decimal | 14676446 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF1DE, 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 #DFF1DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF1DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.77:1 | 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 #DFF1DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2edddProtanopia
no red cones#efebdfDeuteranopia
no green cones#def0ebTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff1de; }
.text { color: #dff1de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff1de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 241 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff1de, #def1e7); }
Similar colors
#ddeeddVanishing Point#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#dfeddaGhost Lichen#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#e1f8e7Toxic Latte
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFF1DE?
- #DFF1DE is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Vanishing Point. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF1DE?
- The RGB value is 223, 241, 222: 223 red, 241 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF1DE?
- The complementary color is #F0DEF1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF1DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.77:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.