#DFE0D6 Hex Color
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Not quite yellow and not quite grey, this pale shade hovers near neutral. The hex code #dfe0d6 carries a faded, airy warmth that suits minimal backgrounds and open layouts. Try it with deep olive or terracotta accents to keep it from washing out next to plain white. Black text reaches about 15.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #dfe0d6
What is #dfe0d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe0d6 is rgb(223, 224, 214), in HSL hsl(66, 14%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 4%, 12%.
Does #dfe0d6 work as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text on #dfe0d6 reaches about 15.8:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for small copy. Dark greens and navy also clear the threshold comfortably.
What colors pair well with #dfe0d6?
Deep olive, warm terracotta, and muted sage all bring out its faint yellow undertone. Skip pure white as a partner, since it makes #dfe0d6 read dull and washed out.
Is #dfe0d6 warm or cool?
It leans warm, but only barely. Heavy grey mutes the yellow base, so #dfe0d6 behaves as a soft neutral that sits comfortably beside both warm and cool palettes.
Is #dfe0d6 readable on white or black?
#dfe0d6 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.77:1 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.