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#DEF0A8 color code is #DEF0A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #def0a8.

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#DEF0A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DEF0A8 is 0.8068. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.23:1 against white and 17.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DEF0A8 on white1.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DEF0A8 on black17.14:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DEF0A81.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DEF0A817.14:1AAA

#DEF0A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DEF0A8?+
The hex code for #DEF0A8 is #DEF0A8. In RGB it's rgb(222, 240, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 71%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #DEF0A8?+
#DEF0A8 in RGB is (222, 240, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(222, 240, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #DEF0A8?+
#DEF0A8 converts to CMYK(7%, 0%, 30%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DEF0A8.
Is #def0a8 a warm or cool color?+
#DEF0A8 (#DEF0A8) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #def0a8 belong to?+
#DEF0A8 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 71%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #def0a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DEF0A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.23:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #def0a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DEF0A8 (#DEF0A8) is 379 C Pantone 379 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DEF0A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #def0a8 (#DEF0A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DEF0A8 (#DEF0A8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DEF0A8 (#DEF0A8) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DEF0A8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#DEF0A8 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.