#DFF4F3 color
The hex color #DFF4F3 is a very light, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 95.7% green and 95.3% blue (223, 244, 243).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 49% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Bone-Chilling (#E1F2F0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.37:1).
#DFF4F3 color codes
| HEX | #DFF4F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 244, 243) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 95.7%, 95.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 49%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.68, -7.04, -1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.68, 7.28, 194.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.956, 86.859, 97.382) | |
| Decimal | 14677235 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF4F3, 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 #DFF4F3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF4F3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | 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 #DFF4F3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1f2f3Protanopia
no red cones#edeef3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9f5f4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff4f3; }
.text { color: #dff4f3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff4f3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 244 243 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff4f3, #dfebf4); }
Similar colors
#e1f2f0Bone-Chilling#e7fafaCalm Waters#deeeedFree Spirit#d8f1f4Let It Snow#d6eae8Cold Omen#e7feffBubbles#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#d2eaeaQueen of Waves
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DFF4F3?
- #DFF4F3 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 #DFF4F3?
- The RGB value is 223, 244, 243: 223 red, 244 green and 243 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF4F3?
- The complementary color is #F4DFE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF4F3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.