What color is #DFF2DC?

#DFF2DC is a pale low-chroma cool gray with a subtle cool cast. In RGB it is rgb(223, 242, 220), and in HSL hsl(112, 46%, 91%).

Is #DFF2DC accessible as text?

On white, #DFF2DC has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 17.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFF2DC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFF2DC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is stone-200 (#E7E5E4).

What colors go well with #DFF2DC?

As a neutral, #DFF2DC pairs cleanly with charcoal, near-black and dark grays for text, and sits under accent hues like blue, violet, emerald or warm orange — use it as a soft background and let the accent carry the color.

Is #DFF2DC the same as CSS beige?

No — #DFF2DC is not the CSS named color beige, but beige (#F5F5DC) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFF2DC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFF2DC

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFF2DC works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFF2DC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFF2DC Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Eggshell sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DFF2DC Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F21

Eggshell leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DFF2DC Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Eggshell opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #DFF2DC Surface #DDD0A8 Secondary #AB7E4E Accent #8C9B73 Anchor #3C2D1E

Eggshell holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DFF2DC Secondary #F6FCF5 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Eggshell is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Eggshell carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFF2DC actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 50/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 88/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 6/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 23/100

Low

Clean and current — no dusty, aged cast.

Luxury 9/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 14/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 3/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 84/100

Very high

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFF2DC with

Eggshell Cool White Lavender Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 15.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9FCF9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DDF3E2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #DFF2DC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFF2DC;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 242 220;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(94.1% 0.035 141.4);
  --color-50: #F5FBF3;
  --color-100: #E3F5E1;
  --color-200: #C8E9C4;
  --color-300: #A2D59A;
  --color-400: #7DBF73;
  --color-500: #5DA352;
  --color-600: #4C7E44;
  --color-700: #3A5A35;
  --color-800: #283C25;
  --color-900: #1A2518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  eggshell: {
    50: '#F5FBF3',
    100: '#E3F5E1',
    200: '#C8E9C4',
    300: '#A2D59A',
    400: '#7DBF73',
    500: '#5DA352',
    600: '#4C7E44',
    700: '#3A5A35',
    800: '#283C25',
    900: '#1A2518',
  },
}

$base: #DFF2DC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FBF3;
$base-100: #E3F5E1;
$base-200: #C8E9C4;
$base-300: #A2D59A;
$base-400: #7DBF73;
$base-500: #5DA352;
$base-600: #4C7E44;
$base-700: #3A5A35;
$base-800: #283C25;
$base-900: #1A2518;
$base-hover: #A2DA9A;
$base-subtle: #F6FBF6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFF2DC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3F5E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C8E9C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A2D59A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7DBF73",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5DA352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4C7E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3A5A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#283C25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1A2518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFF2DC

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFF2DC

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