#DADADA Hex Color
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Pale and highly muted, #dadada brings a clean, airy feel without white’s starkness. Its neutral tone suits minimal interfaces, open layouts, typography, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text. The hex code #dadada provides about 15:1 contrast with black, supporting accessible body copy while maintaining a restrained, professional look.
Questions about #dadada
What is #dadada in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dadada is rgb(218, 218, 218), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dadada?
Where should I use #dadada?
Use #dadada for page backgrounds, cards, borders, and spacious layouts when you want a softer alternative to white, especially in minimalist interfaces that need separation without strong visual weight or harsh contrast.
Is #dadada readable on white or black?
#dadada has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.02:1 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.