#DFE6E9 Hex Color
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A bleached, airy grey, #dfe6e9 offers a neutral foundation that feels professional and restrained. It excels as a background color for minimalist interfaces, providing a cleaner alternative to stark white. Because of its high contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. Use this hex code when you need a stable base that lets bolder elements stand out without competing for attention.
Questions about #dfe6e9
What is #dfe6e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe6e9 is rgb(223, 230, 233), in HSL hsl(198, 19%, 89%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 9%.
When should I use #dfe6e9 instead of pure white?
Use #dfe6e9 when you need a softer, less clinical background for UI elements. It provides better visual comfort for long-form reading and allows darker content or navy text to pop without the harsh contrast of a stark white surface.
Is #dfe6e9 readable on white or black?
#dfe6e9 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.63:1 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.