#DFF6D6 color
The hex color #DFF6D6 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 96.5% green and 83.9% blue (223, 246, 214).
Its hue angle is 103°, with 64% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Snowy Mint (#D6F0CD), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.29:1).
#DFF6D6 color codes
| HEX | #DFF6D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 246, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 96.5%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(103, 64%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(103, 13%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 13%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.51, -13.21, 12.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.51, 18.45, 135.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.523, 86.454, 76.314) | |
| Decimal | 14677718 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF6D6, 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 #DFF6D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF6D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.29:1 | 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 #DFF6D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f1d4Protanopia
no red cones#f5eed7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dff3edTritanopia
no blue cones#efefefAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff6d6; }
.text { color: #dff6d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff6d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 246 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff6d6, #d6f6dd); }
Similar colors
#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#dff1d6Hint of Mint#dcf1c7Green Glint#cef0ccPastel Mint#d0eed7Jade Palace#d7e7d0Peppermint#d7ecd9Silky Mint#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFF6D6?
- #DFF6D6 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Snowy Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF6D6?
- The RGB value is 223, 246, 214: 223 red, 246 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF6D6?
- The complementary color is #EDD6F6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF6D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.29:1 and white text 1.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.