#DFE2FE Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated indigo serves as a soft, neutral background. Because it is very light, it offers excellent readability with black text, making it a practical choice for web interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #dfe2fe. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to create a sophisticated contrast. It feels airy and clean, avoiding the washed-out quality often found in other light purples.
Questions about #dfe2fe
What is #dfe2fe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe2fe is rgb(223, 226, 254), in HSL hsl(234, 94%, 94%) and in CMYK 12%, 11%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #dfe2fe?
Does #dfe2fe work well for website backgrounds?
This shade is an excellent choice for web backgrounds because it offers a subtle hint of color without competing with content. It maintains enough lightness that standard black or dark grey text remains easily readable, which is essential for accessibility.
Is #dfe2fe readable on white or black?
#dfe2fe has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.44:1 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.