#DBEEFB Hex Color
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#dbeefb is a luminous, low-saturation blue with a soft gray cast and a cool, airy finish. Its restrained character suggests trust and security, making it useful for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal text, since white can wash it out. The hex code for this shade is #dbeefb.
Questions about #dbeefb
What is #dbeefb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbeefb is rgb(219, 238, 251), in HSL hsl(204, 80%, 92%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #dbeefb?
Is #dbeefb warm or cool?
#dbeefb reads as a cool blue because its pale blue base has a soft gray cast rather than yellow or red warmth, giving the shade an airy, restrained character suited to calm digital interfaces and light supporting backgrounds.
Is #dbeefb readable on white or black?
#dbeefb has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.63:1 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.