#DFE8D5 Hex Color
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The hex code #dfe8d5 is a pale, faded lime with a soft gray cast and delicate green undertones. Its light, muted quality suggests cleanliness, airiness, and gentle growth without feeling vivid. Use it as a dominant background in minimal layouts, nature branding, or open interfaces. Black text provides strong contrast, while white can wash it out.
Questions about #dfe8d5
What is #dfe8d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfe8d5 is rgb(223, 232, 213), in HSL hsl(88, 29%, 87%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 8%, 9%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfe8d5?
#dfe8d5 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and warm terracotta because darker, earthier tones give its pale green-gray base enough definition while preserving its airy character in restrained palettes and spacious layouts.
Is #dfe8d5 suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #dfe8d5 works well as a light background for body text because black text reaches about a 16.6:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal text. White text lacks sufficient contrast.
Is #dfe8d5 readable on white or black?
#dfe8d5 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.64:1 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.