#DFFAF1 color
The hex color #DFFAF1 is a very light, moderate spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 98% green and 94.5% blue (223, 250, 241).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 73% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Minty Fresh (#D2F2E7), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.08:1).
#DFFAF1 color codes
| HEX | #DFFAF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 250, 241) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 98%, 94.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 73%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 11%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.17, -10.43, 1.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.17, 10.51, 172.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.491, 90.409, 96.412) | |
| Decimal | 14678769 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFFAF1, 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 #DFFAF1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFFAF1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.08:1 | 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 #DFFAF1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f6f1Protanopia
no red cones#f3f2f2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9fbf7Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dffaf1; }
.text { color: #dffaf1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dffaf1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 250 241 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dffaf1, #dff6fa); }
Similar colors
#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#d8eee7Light Spirited#daeee6Shattered Ice#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#d8fff3Candied Snow#ceece7Spa#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#d6fffaIce
Closest common color name: Light Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #DFFAF1?
- #DFFAF1 is a very light, moderate spring green, closest to the named color Minty Fresh. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFFAF1?
- The RGB value is 223, 250, 241: 223 red, 250 green and 241 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFFAF1?
- The complementary color is #FADFE8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFFAF1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.08:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.