#DFDFE2 Hex Color
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Reach for #dfdfe2 when plain white feels too stark. This pale grey carries a faint cool undertone and gives interfaces, minimal layouts, and typography a soft, airy base. Black text reads clearly on it, about 15.8:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Treat it as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette and let one deeper accent do the talking.
Questions about #dfdfe2
What is #dfdfe2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfdfe2 is rgb(223, 223, 226), in HSL hsl(240, 5%, 88%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #dfdfe2?
Charcoal and near-black text are the safest pairings, since #dfdfe2 is light enough to give them strong contrast. For accents, try muted terracotta or olive; their warmth offsets the cool grey without clashing.
Is #dfdfe2 warm or cool?
Cool. The blue channel sits slightly higher than the red, giving #dfdfe2 a faint blue-grey cast. It reads crisp next to warm woods or creams, where the temperature difference becomes obvious.
Is #dfdfe2 readable on white or black?
#dfdfe2 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.79:1 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.