#DFECFF Hex Color
A luminous and airy cool blue
Luminous and highly desaturated, #dfecff sits on the edge of a cool grey and a pale blue. Its airy quality makes it an excellent choice for large UI backgrounds in finance or healthcare applications where clarity is paramount. Because it offers strong contrast with black, use this hex code for readable body text rather than delicate accents. Pair it with deep navy to ground the washed-out tone.
Questions about #dfecff
What is #dfecff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfecff is rgb(223, 236, 255), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 94%) and in CMYK 13%, 7%, 0%, 0%.
Does #dfecff work well as a primary background?
Yes, #dfecff is highly effective for large UI backgrounds in sectors like healthcare and finance where clarity is vital. Its muted quality prevents visual fatigue while offering enough contrast to support readable black or dark navy typography.
How can I pair #dfecff in a design scheme?
To ground the airy feel of #dfecff, pair it with deep, saturated colors like navy or charcoal to create a professional balance. Because it is highly desaturated, adding a bold accent color helps prevent the overall layout from feeling too washed out or static.
Is #dfecff readable on white or black?
#dfecff has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.57:1 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.