#DEF5C9 Color Information

Hex color code: #DEF5C9

A soft green shade, #DEF5C9 appears as (222, 245, 201) in RGB and (91°, 69%, 87%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameBeige
HEX
#DEF5C9
RGB
222, 245, 201
HSL
91°, 69%, 87%
CMYK
9%, 0%, 18%, 4%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DEF5C9;
background-color: #DEF5C9;
border-color: #DEF5C9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DEF5C9;
border: 2px solid #DEF5C9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DEF5C9]
text-[#DEF5C9]
border-[#DEF5C9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DEF5C9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DEF5C9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DEF5C9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DEF5C9; 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 #DEF5C9; background-color: #DEF5C915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DEF5C920; border-left: 4px solid #DEF5C9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DEF5C9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DEF5C9 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

222, 245, 201

Red: 222 / Green: 245 / Blue: 201

HSL

91°, 69%, 87%

Hue: 91° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 87%

CMYK

9%, 0%, 18%, 4%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 4%

What color is #DEF5C9?

#DEF5C9 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DEF5C9 to RGB:

rgb(222, 245, 201)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DEF5C9 to HSL:

hsl(91, 69%, 87%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DEF5C9 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 0%, 18%, 4%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A airy green tone, #DEF5C9 has RGB (222, 245, 201) and HSL (91°, 69%, 87%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DEF5C9 is #DFC7F5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F4F5C7.

Use #DEF5C9 in CSS: color: #DEF5C9 or background-color: #DEF5C9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DEF5C9

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

Contrast Ratio: 18.01:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEF5C9?

#DEF5C9 is a airy green color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #DEF5C9?

#DEF5C9 in RGB is (222, 245, 201) - 222 red, 245 green, and 201 blue.

How to use #DEF5C9 in CSS?

Use #DEF5C9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DEF5C9?

#DFC7F5 (complementary), #F4F5C7 (analogous), and #B6E986 (lighter shade) work well with #DEF5C9.