#DBD5E0 Hex Color
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#dbd5e0 is a pale, grayed lavender that reads soft without turning sugary. It works well as a background where white feels too stark, and it pairs cleanly with charcoal text. Use it for calm, airy layouts that still need a little warmth.
Questions about #dbd5e0
What is #dbd5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbd5e0 is rgb(219, 213, 224), in HSL hsl(273, 15%, 86%) and in CMYK 2%, 5%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbd5e0?
Charcoal and near-black text sit crisply against this pale lavender. For contrast, try deep plum or forest green accents, which keep the palette muted rather than loud.
Is #dbd5e0 readable on white or black?
#dbd5e0 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.60:1 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.