Color #DEFAEB Color / Colour Code #DEFAEB
This page shows the hex color code for color #defaeb (#DEFAEB). The colour is a green tone with 74% saturation and 93% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DEFAEB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DEFAEB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 118, 148, and 178 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 148, 268, and 28 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DEFAEB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 148 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 148 to 193 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 148 with its complement at 328 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 #DEFAEB
Lightness variations at hue 148 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DEFAEB
Design Use Cases for #DEFAEB
Vibrant Brand Color
#DEFAEB has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 93% lightness, #DEFAEB 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
#DEFAEB falls in the green range (hue 148). 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 #DEFAEB (hue 148) to its complement at hue 328. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 178. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #defaeb, #fae0ee);
CSS Code for #DEFAEB
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About Color #DEFAEB (#DEFAEB)
#DEFAEB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 250 green, and 235 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 148 degrees with 74% saturation and 93% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DEFAEB is 240/255 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 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DEFAEB against white is 1.11:1 and against black is 18.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAE0EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DEFAEB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E1FAE0 and #E0FAF9, 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 #DEFAEB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DEFAEB?
- #DEFAEB is Color #DEFAEB, a green color (colour) with RGB(222, 250, 235), HSL(148, 74%, 93%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 6%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #DEFAEB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DEFAEB has a contrast ratio of 1.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DEFAEB?
- The complementary colour is #FAE0EE (hue 328). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E1FAE0 and #E0FAF9. The triadic palette adds #ECE0FA and #FAECE0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DEFAEB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #defaeb; or rgb(222, 250, 235); or hsl(148, 74%, 93%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 148 74% 93%; 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.