#DAB3EF Hex Color
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#dab3ef is a pale, cool violet with a soft, unsaturated finish. Because it is so light, it works best as a primary background color rather than for small text or fine details. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a striking contrast, as black text reads clearly against this shade. The hex code for this pastel purple is #dab3ef.
Questions about #dab3ef
What is #dab3ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab3ef is rgb(218, 179, 239), in HSL hsl(279, 65%, 82%) and in CMYK 9%, 25%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #dab3ef for balanced design?
Is #dab3ef readable on white or black?
#dab3ef has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.