#DFE1DD Hex Color
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Pale grey at its lightest, nearly white. #dfe1dd carries a faint green undertone that keeps it from reading sterile, though it can wash out next to pure white. It works best as a dominant background, with charcoal type or deep slate accents. Black text on this hex code hits about 16.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #dfe1dd
What is #dfe1dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe1dd is rgb(223, 225, 221), in HSL hsl(90, 6%, 87%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 2%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #dfe1dd?
Deep slate and charcoal give #dfe1dd definition, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without breaking its calm. Avoid placing it beside pure white, since the two blur together.
Is #dfe1dd readable on white or black?
#dfe1dd has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.95:1 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.