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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEF2EF — Lavender
#DEF2EF is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #DEF2EF
- f4fbfa
- d3ede9
- b1e0d9
- 8fd3c8
- 6ec5b8
- 4cb8a8
- 3d988b
- 2f776c
- 22554e
- 15342f
- 071211
Color schemes using #DEF2EF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#DEF2EF FAQ
What color is #DEF2EF?
#DEF2EF is a shade of lavender in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 43% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DEF2EF?
#DEF2EF is rgb(222, 242, 239) in RGB, hsl(171, 43%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEF2EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.05:1.
What colors go well with #DEF2EF?
Its direct complement is #F2DEE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2DEEB and #F2E5DE gives you contrast without the vibration.