Information about #DEF2DE color

#DEF2DE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DEF2DE is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Luminous brightness. In numbers: rgb(222, 242, 222) (87.1% red, 94.9% green, 87.1% blue), or CMYK 8 / 0 / 8 / 5 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #DEF2DE reads as a pleasantly vivid green and glows at the very top of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Tara (#DEF1DD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Soft Mint (#DFF0E2) and Frosted Mint (#E2F2E4).

In RGB terms — rgb(222, 242, 222) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 17.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DEF2DE color variations

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#DEF2DE color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DEF2DE

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tara color link
Tara

#DEF1DD

Soft Mint color link
Soft Mint

#DFF0E2

Frosted Mint color link
Frosted Mint

#E2F2E4

White Ice color link
White Ice

#D7EEE4

Zanah color link
Zanah

#DAECD6

Polar color link
Polar

#E5F2E7

Tranquil color link
Tranquil

#DDEDE9

Clear Day color link
Clear Day

#DFEFEA

Swans Down color link
Swans Down

#DAE6DD

#DEF2DE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DEF2DE
  • RGB222, 242, 222
  • CMYK8, 0, 8, 5
  • HSL120°, 43%, 91%
  • HSL Precise120°, 43.478%, 90.98%
  • HSV120°, 8%, 95%
  • HSB120°, 8%, 95%
  • HEX IDDEF2DE
  • DECIMAL ID14611166
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLuminous
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB94.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB87.1%
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