#DFF1E4 color
The hex color #DFF1E4 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 94.5% green and 89.4% blue (223, 241, 228).
Its hue angle is 137°, with 39% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Cryo Freeze (#DDECE0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.84:1).
#DFF1E4 color codes
| HEX | #DFF1E4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 241, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 94.5%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(137, 39%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(137, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.54, -8.29, 4.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.54, 9.31, 152.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.888, 84.199, 85.638) | |
| Decimal | 14676452 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF1E4, 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 #DFF1E4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF1E4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | 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 #DFF1E4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1eee3Protanopia
no red cones#eeece5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddf0edTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff1e4; }
.text { color: #dff1e4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff1e4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 241 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff1e4, #dff1ed); }
Similar colors
#ddece0Cryo Freeze#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#deece1Pastel Smirk#e5f2e7Polar#daeee6Shattered Ice#e1efddDistant Landscape#dbe9dfClair de Lune
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFF1E4?
- #DFF1E4 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Cryo Freeze. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF1E4?
- The RGB value is 223, 241, 228: 223 red, 241 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF1E4?
- The complementary color is #F1DFEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF1E4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.84:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.