#DBDBC0 Hex Color
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A faded, almost gray yellow. #dbdbc0 is so unsaturated it reads closer to warm beige, giving minimal layouts an airy, bleached backdrop. Its low chroma can wash out beside pure white, so anchor it with deep olive or charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches roughly 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #dbdbc0
What is #dbdbc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbdbc0 is rgb(219, 219, 192), in HSL hsl(60, 27%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 12%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbdbc0?
Deep olive and charcoal bring out its warmth without overpowering it, while terracotta adds a controlled spark of energy. Avoid pairing it with cream or ivory, since the two low-contrast neutrals tend to blur together.
Is #dbdbc0 readable on white or black?
#dbdbc0 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.90:1 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.