Dewy Alabaster circa Dawning

#def1e6 RGB(222,241,230)

About this color

Dewy Alabaster circa Dawning is a very light green with a moderate character, positioned at #def1e6 on the color spectrum.

#def1e6RGB(222, 241, 230)

HSL 145° · 40% saturation · 91% lightness

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Psychology

Pale green carries associations of health, calm, and natural simplicity.

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History

Scheele's Green, an arsenic-based pigment popular in Victorian wallpaper and clothing, is now understood to have caused widespread harm — a cautionary chapter in colour history.

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Design use

Light enough to serve as backgrounds, cards, and large surface areas where readability of dark text is the priority. It recedes quietly, allowing content to take the lead.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this green complements red-violet shades for maximum contrast, but pairs more gently with sandy neutrals, warm whites, and wood tones.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Dewy Alabaster circa Dawning
HEX
#def1e6
RGB
rgb(222,241,230)
RGB%
rgb(87.1%,94.5%,90.2%)
HSL
hsl(145,40%,91%)
HSV
hsv(145,8%,95%)
CMYK
cmyk(8,0,5,5)
LAB
lab(94,-8,3)
LCH
lch(94,9,159)
sRGB
(0.871,0.945,0.902)
HEX8
#def1e6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
222241230

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Color info

Lightness
91%
Saturation
40%
Hue
145°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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