#DBEAFE Hex Color
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This luminous, pale blue carries a distinct grey undertone that prevents it from feeling saccharine. It serves as an excellent UI background because it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code for this shade is #dbeafe. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate tones to anchor your corporate designs without losing that clean, professional air.
Questions about #dbeafe
What is #dbeafe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbeafe is rgb(219, 234, 254), in HSL hsl(214, 95%, 93%) and in CMYK 14%, 8%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbeafe in UI design?
Pair #dbeafe with deep charcoal or slate tones to anchor your designs. The coolness of the blue provides a professional contrast against dark, neutral text without the overwhelming vibrancy of a standard primary blue.
Is #dbeafe readable on white or black?
#dbeafe has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.