#DFE7EF Hex Color
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This faded, almost grey blue sits at the edge of neutral, offering a clean and airy alternative to stark white. Because of its high lightness, #dfe7ef functions best as a background color for minimalist interfaces or data-heavy dashboards. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy accents to ground the design. The hex code for this delicate shade is #dfe7ef.
Questions about #dfe7ef
What is #dfe7ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe7ef is rgb(223, 231, 239), in HSL hsl(210, 33%, 91%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #dfe7ef?
Does #dfe7ef read as a cool or warm tone?
The #dfe7ef shade sits on the cool side of the spectrum, given its subtle blue undertones. It functions as a near-neutral due to its high lightness and low saturation, making it a versatile replacement for standard off-white or light gray backgrounds.
Is #dfe7ef readable on white or black?
#dfe7ef has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.81:1 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.