#DBE1E5 Hex Color

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#dbe1e5 is a pale, low-saturation grey with cool blue undertones and a clean, airy finish. Its restrained character suits spacious interfaces, product design, architecture, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with black typography, which provides about 15.9:1 contrast for clear readability. The hex code for this delicate grey is #dbe1e5.

Questions about #dbe1e5

What is #dbe1e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbe1e5 is rgb(219, 225, 229), in HSL hsl(204, 16%, 88%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbe1e5?
#dbe1e5 pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted sage or terracotta details, balancing its cool blue undertone while preserving a calm, airy look in minimalist layouts and product interfaces.
What mood does #dbe1e5 create in a design?
#dbe1e5 creates a clean, quiet mood through its pale gray base and cool blue undertone, making spaces feel open, orderly, and lightly refined without the visual weight of darker neutrals or the starkness of bright white.
Is #dbe1e5 readable on white or black?
#dbe1e5 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.91:1 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.