#DBDEFB Hex Color
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This desaturated indigo reads like a soft, airy mist. Because it remains highly readable with black text, #dbdefb serves as a gentle UI background that feels clean without being sterile. The hex code is #dbdefb. Avoid pairing it with other pastels, as it washes out; instead, ground it against deep charcoal or slate greys to create a structured, professional palette.
Questions about #dbdefb
What is #dbdefb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbdefb is rgb(219, 222, 251), in HSL hsl(234, 80%, 92%) and in CMYK 13%, 12%, 0%, 2%.
What color combinations work best with #dbdefb?
Because #dbdefb is a very light, desaturated tone, it often gets lost when paired with other pastels or mid-tones. Use it instead as a primary background against strong, high-contrast elements like charcoal or deep slate for a clean, professional aesthetic.
Is #dbdefb readable on white or black?
#dbdefb has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.85:1 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.