Color #DEF2DB Color / Colour Code #DEF2DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #def2db (#DEF2DB). The colour is a green tone with 47% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEF2DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEF2DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 82, 112, and 142 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 112, 232, and 352 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEF2DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 112 and saturation at 47%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 112 to 157 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 112 with its complement at 292 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 #DEF2DB
Lightness variations at hue 112 and 47% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEF2DB
Design Use Cases for #DEF2DB
Balanced UI Color
At 47% saturation, #DEF2DB 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 90% lightness, #DEF2DB is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#DEF2DB falls in the green range (hue 112). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DEF2DB (hue 112) to its complement at hue 292. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 142. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #def2db, #eedaf1);
CSS Code for #DEF2DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEF2DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEF2DB (#DEF2DB)
#DEF2DB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 242 green, and 219 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 112 degrees with 47% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEF2DB is 233/255 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEF2DB against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.83:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.83:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EEDAF1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEF2DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E9F1DA and #DAF1E2, 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.
How to Explore Color #DEF2DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEF2DB?
- #DEF2DB is Color #DEF2DB, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 242, 219), HSL(112, 47%, 90%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 10%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #DEF2DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEF2DB has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.83:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEF2DB?
- The complementary colour is #EEDAF1 (hue 292). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E9F1DA and #DAF1E2. The triadic palette adds #DADDF1 and #F1DADD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEF2DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #def2db; or rgb(222, 242, 219); or hsl(112, 47%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 112 47% 90%; 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.