#DBD8D2 Hex Color
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Not a stark white and not a heavy gray, #dbd8d2 sits in the pale greige range with a faint warm undertone. It feels airy and faded, which makes it a strong base for minimal interfaces and open layouts. Black text passes easily on top at about 14.8:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, since it can look washed out next to plain white.
Questions about #dbd8d2
What is #dbd8d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbd8d2 is rgb(219, 216, 210), in HSL hsl(40, 11%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbd8d2?
Charcoal, deep navy, and olive all give #dbd8d2 definition, since the shade alone can read washed out. One dark anchor color in the palette keeps it grounded.
Is #dbd8d2 readable on white or black?
#dbd8d2 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.76:1 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.