Palest Muted Blue is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #DBDBF0, which equals rgb(219, 219, 240) in RGB and hsl(240, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C9 M9 Y0 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DBDBF0 - RGB
219, 219, 240 - HSL
240°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
9, 9, 0, 6 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest Muted Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.40:1. Its complementary color is #F0F0DB.
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Palest Muted Blue color codes
| HEX | #DBDBF0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 219, 240) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 240°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 9%, 9%, 0%, 6% |
| Decimal | 14408688 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9F9FD - 100
#F3F3FA - 200
#EDEDF8 - 300
#E7E7F5 - 400
#E1E1F3 - 500
#DBDBF0 - 600
#B7B7C8 - 700
#9292A0 - 800
#6E6E78 - 900
#494950 - 950
#252528
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Blue
- Complementary
#F0F0DB≈ Palest Muted Citron - Analogous −30°
#DBE6F0≈ Palest Muted Azure - Analogous +30°
#E6DBF0≈ Palest Muted Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#F0DBDB≈ Palest Muted Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#DBF0DB≈ Palest Muted Kelly - Split 150°
#F0E6DB≈ Palest Muted Tangerine - Split 210°
#E6F0DB≈ Palest Muted Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Blue | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Blue | Aa | 15.40:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Blue
background-color: #DBDBF0;color: #DBDBF0;background-color: rgb(219, 219, 240);background-color: hsl(240, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-blue: #DBDBF0; }class="bg-[#DBDBF0]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Blue
- Palest Muted Ultramarine
#DDDBF0 - Palest Muted Royal
#DBDDF0 - Palest Muted Indigo
#DFDBF0 - Palest Muted Cobalt
#DBDFF0 - Palest Muted Iris
#E1DBF0 - Palest Soft Cobalt
#D6DCF5 - Palest Soft Royal
#D6D9F5 - Palest Muted Sapphire
#DBE1F0 - Palest Soft Indigo
#DCD6F5 - Palest Soft Ultramarine
#D9D6F5 - Palest Muted Periwinkle
#E3DBF0 - Palest Soft Sapphire
#D6DFF5
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Muted Blue
#4D4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF - Light Muted Blue
#8686CB - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Deep Dusty Blue
#454568 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Dusty Blue
#666699
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Blue?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Blue is #DBDBF0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Blue?
Palest Muted Blue has an RGB value of 219, 219, 240 (rgb(219, 219, 240)). In HSL it is 240°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Blue?
Use black text on Palest Muted Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 and black text has 15.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Blue?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Blue is #F0F0DB. Analogous colors #DBE6F0 and #E6DBF0 also pair well.