#DABDE4 Hex Color
Soft Lavender with a Dusty Edge
Not quite lilac, not quite gray, this soft lavender leans cool with a dusty, faded quality. The hex code #dabde4 is very light and unsaturated, so it works best as a calm base in the 60 or 30 percent of a palette rather than a punchy accent. Try it against deep plum or slate text for an airy, refined feel.
Questions about #dabde4
What is #dabde4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dabde4 is rgb(218, 189, 228), in HSL hsl(285, 42%, 82%) and in CMYK 4%, 17%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #dabde4?
Deep plum, slate blue, and charcoal all make #dabde4 read softer and more refined. It also holds its own against muted olive for a cooler, spring-like pairing.
Is #dabde4 readable on white or black?
#dabde4 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.