#DBEBFF Hex Color
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Like a winter sky with a gray cast, this pale blue is very light and barely saturated. Its low chroma keeps it calm without feeling sterile. It shines as a background tint under black text, which reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, and pairs well with deep navy or slate in finance and healthcare layouts. The hex code for pale blue is #dbebff.
Questions about #dbebff
What is #dbebff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbebff is rgb(219, 235, 255), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 93%) and in CMYK 14%, 8%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #dbebff work as a full page background?
Yes, its low saturation stays easy on the eyes over long sessions, which suits dashboards and healthcare or finance interfaces. It fades next to plain white, so keep borders or darker accents nearby to define edges.
Is #dbebff readable on white or black?
#dbebff has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.33:1 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.