#DCDFE6 Hex Color
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#dcdfe6 is an airy, bleached blue that functions as a high-readability neutral. Because black text maintains a sharp 15.7:1 contrast ratio against it, this shade serves as an excellent UI background. It pairs well with charcoal grays for a clean, professional aesthetic. Use this hex code when you need a minimal, spacious canvas that feels more grounded than stark white.
Questions about #dcdfe6
What is #dcdfe6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcdfe6 is rgb(220, 223, 230), in HSL hsl(222, 17%, 88%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 10%.
Why is #dcdfe6 a good choice for UI background designs?
#dcdfe6 functions as a high-readability neutral that offers more visual interest than standard white while maintaining a 15.7:1 contrast ratio against black text. This provides designers with a professional, grounded canvas that improves legibility for long-form reading.
What colors pair well with #dcdfe6 for a modern look?
Is #dcdfe6 readable on white or black?
#dcdfe6 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.74:1 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.