#DFF6E7 color
The hex color #DFF6E7 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 96.5% green and 90.6% blue (223, 246, 231).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 56% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Toxic Latte (#E1F8E7), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.47:1).
#DFF6E7 color codes
| HEX | #DFF6E7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 246, 231) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 96.5%, 90.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 56%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 9%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 6%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.89, -10.26, 4.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.89, 11.26, 155.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.808, 87.368, 88.35) | |
| Decimal | 14677735 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF6E7, 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 #DFF6E7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF6E7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.47:1 | 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 #DFF6E7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f6f2e6Protanopia
no red cones#f1efe8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcf6f1Tritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff6e7; }
.text { color: #dff6e7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff6e7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 246 231 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff6e7, #dff6f3); }
Similar colors
#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#ddeeddVanishing Point#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e4f3e0Mojito#d4e8d8Splashdown#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#daeee6Shattered Ice
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFF6E7?
- #DFF6E7 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Toxic Latte. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF6E7?
- The RGB value is 223, 246, 231: 223 red, 246 green and 231 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF6E7?
- The complementary color is #F6DFEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF6E7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.47:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.