#DFF7DC color
The hex color #DFF7DC is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 96.9% green and 86.3% blue (223, 247, 220).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 63% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Hint of Mint (#DFF1D6), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.48:1).
#DFF7DC color codes
| HEX | #DFF7DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 247, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 96.9%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 63%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 11%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 11%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.9, -12.69, 10.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.9, 16.37, 140.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.608, 87.376, 80.525) | |
| Decimal | 14677980 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFF7DC, 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 #DFF7DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFF7DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.48:1 | 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 #DFF7DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f9f2dbProtanopia
no red cones#f4efddDeuteranopia
no green cones#def5efTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dff7dc; }
.text { color: #dff7dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dff7dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 247 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dff7dc, #dcf7e7); }
Similar colors
#dff1d6Hint of Mint#d6f0cdSnowy Mint#d0eed7Jade Palace#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#d7ecd9Silky Mint#e4f3e0Mojito#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d7e7d0Peppermint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #DFF7DC?
- #DFF7DC is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Hint of Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFF7DC?
- The RGB value is 223, 247, 220: 223 red, 247 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFF7DC?
- The complementary color is #F4DCF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFF7DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.48:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.