#DBD9CD Hex Color
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Celery White is a bleached, pale yellow with heavy grey undertones. It projects an airy, minimalist feel that works perfectly as a neutral background for clean UI designs. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it reads clearly for body copy. The hex code for Celery White is #dbd9cd. Pair it with soft charcoal grays to avoid the washed-out look it sometimes takes against pure white.
Questions about Celery White
What is the hex code for Celery White?
Celery White is #dbd9cd. In RGB that is rgb(219, 217, 205), in HSL hsl(51, 16%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 14%.
What colors pair best with Celery White #dbd9cd?
Celery White works beautifully when grounded by charcoal or deep, muted grays to provide necessary contrast. Because it is a pale, desaturated shade, pairing it with earthy terracotta or soft sage accents can add depth without overpowering its minimalist aesthetic.
Is Celery White readable on white or black?
Celery White has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.81:1 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.