#DFE2A3 Hex Color
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The hex code #dfe2a3 defines a pale, unsaturated yellow with a soft greenish undertone. Its high lightness makes it an airy, clean choice for minimalist UI backgrounds, and it ensures excellent readability with black text. While it pairs predictably with white, try setting it against dark slate for a modern look. Because it is so desaturated, use this shade as a dominant base rather than a small accent.
Questions about #dfe2a3
What is #dfe2a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe2a3 is rgb(223, 226, 163), in HSL hsl(63, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 28%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #dfe2a3?
Is #dfe2a3 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #dfe2a3 is an excellent background choice due to its high lightness and low saturation. Because it is quite pale, ensure any text placed on top is sufficiently dark to meet WCAG contrast guidelines for comfortable, professional legibility.
Is #dfe2a3 readable on white or black?
#dfe2a3 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.54:1 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.