Color #DEF2E1 Color / Colour Code #DEF2E1
This page shows the hex color code for color #def2e1 (#DEF2E1). 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 #DEF2E1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEF2E1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEF2E1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 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 129 to 174 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 129 with its complement at 309 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 #DEF2E1
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEF2E1
Design Use Cases for #DEF2E1
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #DEF2E1 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, #DEF2E1 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
#DEF2E1 falls in the green range (hue 129). 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 #DEF2E1 (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #def2e1, #f2deef);
CSS Code for #DEF2E1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DEF2E1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DEF2E1 (#DEF2E1)
#DEF2E1 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 242 green, and 225 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 43% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEF2E1 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, 7% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEF2E1 against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.89:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.89:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F2DEEF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEF2E1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E5F2DE and #DEF2EB, 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 #DEF2E1?
- #DEF2E1 is Color #DEF2E1, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 242, 225), HSL(129, 43%, 91%), and CMYK(8%, 0%, 7%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #DEF2E1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEF2E1 has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.89:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEF2E1?
- The complementary colour is #F2DEEF (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E5F2DE and #DEF2EB. The triadic palette adds #E1DEF2 and #F2E1DE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEF2E1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #def2e1; or rgb(222, 242, 225); or hsl(129, 43%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 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.