#DFEBF2 Hex Color
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#dfebf2 is a pale blue so light it nearly reads as grey. That faded quality keeps it unobtrusive, making it a strong 60% base for minimal interfaces, finance, or healthcare layouts where white feels too stark. Pair it with deep navy or slate for depth. Black text over it reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #dfebf2
What is #dfebf2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfebf2 is rgb(223, 235, 242), in HSL hsl(202, 42%, 91%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #dfebf2?
Deep navy and slate blue add structure, while charcoal works for text and borders. For warmth, try muted terracotta as an accent against its cool, greyish base.
Is #dfebf2 readable on white or black?
#dfebf2 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.30:1 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.