Color #DEF2DF Color / Colour Code #DEF2DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #def2df (#DEF2DF). The colour is a green tone with 43% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEF2DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEF2DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 93, 123, and 153 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 123, 243, and 3 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEF2DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 123 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 123 to 168 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 123 with its complement at 303 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 #DEF2DF
Lightness variations at hue 123 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEF2DF
Design Use Cases for #DEF2DF
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #DEF2DF 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, #DEF2DF 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
#DEF2DF falls in the green range (hue 123). 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 #DEF2DF (hue 123) to its complement at hue 303. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 153. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #def2df, #f2def1);
CSS Code for #DEF2DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEF2DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DEF2DF across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DEF2DF (#DEF2DF)
#DEF2DF is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 242 green, and 223 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 123 degrees with 43% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEF2DF 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 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEF2DF against white is 1.18:1 and against black is 17.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F2DEF1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEF2DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E7F2DE and #DEF2E9, 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 #DEF2DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEF2DF?
- #DEF2DF is Color #DEF2DF, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 242, 223), HSL(123, 43%, 91%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 8%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #DEF2DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEF2DF has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEF2DF?
- The complementary colour is #F2DEF1 (hue 303). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E7F2DE and #DEF2E9. The triadic palette adds #DFDEF2 and #F2DFDE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEF2DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #def2df; or rgb(222, 242, 223); or hsl(123, 43%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 123 43% 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.