#DFF9FB Hex Color

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Reach for #dff9fb when a UI background needs a hint of cyan without the harshness of pure white. This pale sky blue reads almost grey in large fields and pairs nicely with deep teal or warm coral accents. The hex code #dff9fb works best as a dominant base with dark text on top, since it washes out next to white borders and cards.

Questions about #dff9fb

What is #dff9fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dff9fb is rgb(223, 249, 251), in HSL hsl(184, 78%, 93%) and in CMYK 11%, 1%, 0%, 2%.
What text color works best on #dff9fb?
Black text is the safest choice on #dff9fb, with a contrast ratio of about 19.1:1. That clears WCAG AA requirements for small body text, so navy and dark grey also hold up well.
Which colors pair well with #dff9fb?
Pair #dff9fb with teal for a cool layered palette, or add coral for warmth. Since the color is so light, darker partners keep a design from feeling washed out.
Is #dff9fb readable on white or black?
#dff9fb has a 1.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.08:1 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.