#DBF0EF Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite grey, this pale cyan sits just a step from white. The hex code #dbf0ef works best as a dominant background in minimal layouts, where its faded tint keeps things airy and open. It can wash out beside pure white, so anchor it with dark type; black text reaches about 17.7:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #dbf0ef
What is #dbf0ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbf0ef is rgb(219, 240, 239), in HSL hsl(177, 41%, 90%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 0%, 6%.
What text color works best on #dbf0ef?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 17.7:1 contrast, far beyond the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text. Darker options like charcoal also read clearly, while mid-tone type loses legibility on this pale background.
What colors pair well with #dbf0ef?
Deep tones give #dbf0ef the anchor it lacks, so try navy for structure or a terracotta accent for warmth. Because the color is so light and desaturated, pairings read best when the partner is clearly darker or more saturated.
Is #dbf0ef readable on white or black?
#dbf0ef has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.72:1 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.