#DFB5EF Hex Color
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This pastel lavender, defined by the hex code #dfb5ef, offers a soft, airy feel for web interfaces. Since black text maintains a high 12.0:1 contrast ratio against it, the color remains legible for small body text. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to anchor its brightness. It performs best as a clean, supporting base rather than a heavy focal point.
Questions about #dfb5ef
What is #dfb5ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb5ef is rgb(223, 181, 239), in HSL hsl(283, 64%, 82%) and in CMYK 7%, 24%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #dfb5ef in a design palette?
Is #dfb5ef readable on white or black?
#dfb5ef has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.