#DBF4BC Hex Color
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Reach for #dbf4bc when a spring layout needs a background softer than white. This pale lime hex code reads gentle and airy, with a faded green cast that suits baby products, minimal themes, and open nature scenes. It washes out next to pure white, so ground it with darker greens or charcoal text, which passes contrast checks easily.
Questions about #dbf4bc
What is #dbf4bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbf4bc is rgb(219, 244, 188), in HSL hsl(87, 72%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 23%, 4%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #dbf4bc?
Black text reads most clearly on this pale lime, with a contrast ratio of about 17.7:1. That comfortably clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so the color works behind small body text and UI labels.
What colors pair well with #dbf4bc?
Deep tones like olive, forest green, or charcoal give this faded lime the contrast it lacks. Use #dbf4bc as the dominant background and keep darker shades for type and accents.
Is #dbf4bc readable on white or black?
#dbf4bc has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.67:1 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.