#DEF9ED Color Information

Hex color code: #DEF9ED

#DEF9ED is a delicate cyan color. In RGB it is (222, 249, 237), and in HSL it is (153°, 69%, 92%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Cyan
HEX
#DEF9ED
RGB
222, 249, 237
HSL
153°, 69%, 92%
CMYK
11%, 0%, 5%, 2%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DEF9ED;
background-color: #DEF9ED;
border-color: #DEF9ED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DEF9ED;
border: 2px solid #DEF9ED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DEF9ED]
text-[#DEF9ED]
border-[#DEF9ED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DEF9ED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DEF9ED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DEF9ED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DEF9ED; 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 #DEF9ED; background-color: #DEF9ED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DEF9ED20; border-left: 4px solid #DEF9ED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DEF9ED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DEF9ED in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

222, 249, 237

Red: 222 / Green: 249 / Blue: 237

HSL

153°, 69%, 92%

Hue: 153° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 92%

CMYK

11%, 0%, 5%, 2%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 2%

What color is #DEF9ED?

#DEF9ED is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DEF9ED to RGB:

rgb(222, 249, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DEF9ED to HSL:

hsl(153, 69%, 92%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DEF9ED to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 0%, 5%, 2%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A ethereal cyan tone, #DEF9ED has RGB (222, 249, 237) and HSL (153°, 69%, 92%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DEF9ED is #F9DDE9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DDF9DE.

Use #DEF9ED in CSS: color: #DEF9ED or background-color: #DEF9ED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DEF9ED

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

Contrast Ratio: 18.88:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEF9ED?

#DEF9ED is a ethereal cyan color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #DEF9ED?

#DEF9ED in RGB is (222, 249, 237) - 222 red, 249 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #DEF9ED in CSS?

Use #DEF9ED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DEF9ED?

#F9DDE9 (complementary), #DDF9DE (analogous), and #9CEDC8 (lighter shade) work well with #DEF9ED.