#DFF2F2 color
The hex color #DFF2F2 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 94.9% green and 94.9% blue (223, 242, 242).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 42% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Bone-Chilling (#E1F2F0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.12:1).
#DFF2F2 color codes
| HEX | #DFF2F2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 242, 242) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 94.9%, 94.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 42%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 8%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 0%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.14, -6.22, -2.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.14, 6.57, 198.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.207, 85.602, 96.39) | |
| Decimal | 14676722 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF2F2, 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 #DFF2F2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF2F2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.12:1 | 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 #DFF2F2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eff0f2Protanopia
no red cones#ebedf2Deuteranopia
no green cones#daf3f2Tritanopia
no blue cones#eeeeeeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff2f2; }
.text { color: #dff2f2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff2f2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 242 242 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff2f2, #dfe9f2); }
Similar colors
#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#deeeedFree Spirit#e7fafaCalm Waters#d6eae8Cold Omen#d8f1f4Let It Snow#deecedWinter’s Breath#d6e9e6Whispery Breeze#e9f9f5Melting Glacier
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DFF2F2?
- #DFF2F2 is a very light, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Bone-Chilling. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF2F2?
- The RGB value is 223, 242, 242: 223 red, 242 green and 242 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF2F2?
- The complementary color is #F2DFDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF2F2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.12:1 and white text 1.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.