#DADBDB Hex Color
Barely there, on purpose
A pale grey that sits one step from white, #dadbdb stays out of the way and lets content lead. It works well as an interface background where pure white feels harsh. Dark text on it passes accessibility checks easily. Its one weakness: beside white, it can read as barely a shade, so pair it with charcoal or warm wood tones for contrast.
Questions about #dadbdb
What is #dadbdb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dadbdb is rgb(218, 219, 219), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dadbdb?
Pair #dadbdb with deep slate blue for a cool, professional palette, or with warm terracotta for balance between cool and warm. Both pop against its pale, neutral base. White accents on top keep the whole scheme airy.
Can #dadbdb be used as a background color?
Yes. It works well as a page or interface background, especially where pure white feels too stark. Black text on it reaches about a 15.1:1 contrast ratio, well above WCAG requirements, so readability is never an issue.
Is #dadbdb readable on white or black?
#dadbdb has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.13:1 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.