#DFE2E5 Hex Color
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January Dawn is a bleached, pale grey with minimal saturation. It acts as a professional neutral that works best for clean UI backgrounds and generous open space. Because of its high lightness, it provides excellent contrast for small black typography. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear slightly muddy by comparison. The hex code for this neutral shade is #dfe2e5.
Questions about January Dawn
What is the hex code for January Dawn?
January Dawn is #dfe2e5. In RGB that is rgb(223, 226, 229), in HSL hsl(210, 10%, 89%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does January Dawn #dfe2e5 work well for website backgrounds?
Yes, it serves as an excellent, subtle backdrop for modern interfaces because it provides just enough separation from standard white without overwhelming the screen. It is specifically ideal for card-based designs that need to distinguish content blocks while maintaining a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
What colors pair well with the January Dawn neutral?
Is January Dawn readable on white or black?
January Dawn has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.