#DEF0EF Color Information

Hex color code: #DEF0EF

The hex color #DEF0EF is a soft cyan with RGB values of (222, 240, 239) and HSL of (177°, 37%, 91%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameLavender
HEX
#DEF0EF
RGB
222, 240, 239
HSL
177°, 37%, 91%
CMYK
7%, 0%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DEF0EF;
background-color: #DEF0EF;
border-color: #DEF0EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DEF0EF;
border: 2px solid #DEF0EF;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DEF0EF]
text-[#DEF0EF]
border-[#DEF0EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DEF0EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DEF0EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DEF0EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DEF0EF; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #DEF0EF; background-color: #DEF0EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DEF0EF20; border-left: 4px solid #DEF0EF; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #DEF0EF; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DEF0EF in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

222, 240, 239

Red: 222 / Green: 240 / Blue: 239

HSL

177°, 37%, 91%

Hue: 177° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 91%

CMYK

7%, 0%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #DEF0EF?

#DEF0EF is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

FFFFFF
F5FBFA
EBF6F5
E1F2F1

Complementary Colors

F1E0E0

Color Palette

F1E0E0Complementary
E0F1E7Analogous
E0E9F1
F0E0F1Triadic
F1F0E0
77C0BDShade
ABD8D6Shade
FFFFFFShade
FFFFFFShade

HEX to RGB

Convert #DEF0EF to RGB:

rgb(222, 240, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DEF0EF to HSL:

hsl(177, 37%, 91%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DEF0EF to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 0%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DEF0EF is a delicate cyan color with RGB values of 222, 240, 239 and HSL of 177°, 37%, 91%. This very light tint evokes purity and simplicity, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DEF0EF is #F1E0E0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E0F1E7.

Use #DEF0EF in CSS: color: #DEF0EF or background-color: #DEF0EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DEF0EF

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 17.82:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEF0EF?

#DEF0EF is a delicate cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #DEF0EF?

#DEF0EF in RGB is (222, 240, 239) - 222 red, 240 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #DEF0EF in CSS?

Use #DEF0EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DEF0EF?

#F1E0E0 (complementary), #E0F1E7 (analogous), and #ABD8D6 (lighter shade) work well with #DEF0EF.