Color #DEF0EA Color / Colour Code #DEF0EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #def0ea (#DEF0EA). The colour is a cyan tone with 37% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEF0EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEF0EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 130, 160, and 190 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 160, 280, and 40 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEF0EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 160 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 160 to 205 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 160 with its complement at 340 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DEF0EA
Lightness variations at hue 160 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEF0EA
Design Use Cases for #DEF0EA
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #DEF0EA strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #DEF0EA is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#DEF0EA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 160). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DEF0EA (hue 160) to its complement at hue 340. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 190. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #def0ea, #f1e0e5);
CSS Code for #DEF0EA
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEF0EA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEF0EA (#DEF0EA)
#DEF0EA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 240 green, and 234 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 160 degrees with 37% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEF0EA is 234/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEF0EA against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.76:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.76:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F1E0E5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEF0EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0F1E2 and #E0EEF1, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEF0EA?
- #DEF0EA is Color #DEF0EA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(222, 240, 234), HSL(160, 37%, 91%), and CMYK(7%, 0%, 3%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #DEF0EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEF0EA has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.76:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEF0EA?
- The complementary colour is #F1E0E5 (hue 340). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0F1E2 and #E0EEF1. The triadic palette adds #EBE0F1 and #F1EBE0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEF0EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #def0ea; or rgb(222, 240, 234); or hsl(160, 37%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 160 37% 91%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.