#DFA2F2 Hex Color
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A pastel lavender close to lilac blossoms or sugared candy. Its high lightness keeps things soft, while a pink undertone adds a subtle sparkle. The hex code #dfa2f2 shines as a background in wellness branding, wedding stationery, and spring packaging. Black text on it reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. Just watch it next to white, where it can wash out.
Questions about #dfa2f2
What is #dfa2f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfa2f2 is rgb(223, 162, 242), in HSL hsl(286, 75%, 79%) and in CMYK 8%, 33%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #dfa2f2?
Deep plum and navy ground this lavender's brightness, while a muted sage keeps it feeling fresh. Try it as the light accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than the dominant shade.
Can #dfa2f2 be used as a text color?
No. Its lightness leaves too little contrast on white backgrounds for readable text. Use it as a background instead, where black text on it measures about 10.6:1 and passes WCAG AA easily.
Is #dfa2f2 readable on white or black?
#dfa2f2 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.