#DFFDF6 color
The hex color #DFFDF6 is a very light, vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 99.2% green and 96.5% blue (223, 253, 246).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 88% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Cold Canada (#DBFFFE), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.52:1).
#DFFDF6 color codes
| HEX | #DFFDF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 253, 246) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 99.2%, 96.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 88%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 12%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 3%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.06, -10.98, 0.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.06, 10.98, 179.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.187, 92.591, 100.713) | |
| Decimal | 14679542 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFFDF6, 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 #DFFDF6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFFDF6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.52:1 | 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 #DFFDF6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf9f6Protanopia
no red cones#f4f5f7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8fefbTritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dffdf6; }
.text { color: #dffdf6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dffdf6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 253 246 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dffdf6, #dff5fd); }
Similar colors
#dbfffeCold Canada#d6fffaIce#d2f2e7Minty Fresh#e0ffffLight Cyan#d8fff3Candied Snow#d7fefeSalt Mountain#ceece7Spa#d8eee7Light Spirited
Questions
- What color is #DFFDF6?
- #DFFDF6 is a very light, vivid spring green, closest to the named color Cold Canada. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFFDF6?
- The RGB value is 223, 253, 246: 223 red, 253 green and 246 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFFDF6?
- The complementary color is #FDDFE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFFDF6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.52:1 and white text 1.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.