#DFDED6 Hex Color
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#dfded6 is a bleached, pale yellow that leans heavily toward grey. Because of its high lightness, it lacks saturation, making it an ideal choice for airy, minimalist backgrounds where you need more warmth than stark white provides. Pair this shade with matte charcoal for a clean, sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this neutral yellow is #dfded6, which offers high readability with black text.
Questions about #dfded6
What is #dfded6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfded6 is rgb(223, 222, 214), in HSL hsl(53, 12%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfded6 for professional design?
Because #dfded6 acts as a sophisticated neutral, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast elements like charcoal or deep espresso for text. You can also create a serene, monochromatic palette by using slightly darker, desaturated taupes alongside this pale, bleached yellow base.
Is #dfded6 readable on white or black?
#dfded6 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.55:1 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.