#DFEFE9 Hex Color
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#dfefe9 is an extremely pale, desaturated teal that verges on grey. It functions as a lighter, more ethereal alternative to white, making it an excellent choice for spacious, minimalist UI backgrounds. Because it maintains strong contrast ratios with black text, it offers high readability for web accessibility. Use this hex code as a soothing base color when you want a clean, airy atmosphere without stark brightness.
Questions about #dfefe9
What is #dfefe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfefe9 is rgb(223, 239, 233), in HSL hsl(157, 33%, 91%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 3%, 6%.
Does #dfefe9 work well for interface backgrounds?
#dfefe9 serves as an excellent neutral background because its subtle teal undertones feel warmer than standard gray while still remaining light enough to provide high contrast for dark text. It effectively reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading environments.
What colors pair well with #dfefe9?
Is #dfefe9 readable on white or black?
#dfefe9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.66:1 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.