#CDCEDC Hex Color
An airy and muted pale indigo
This pale, bleached indigo carries a delicate, greyish quality that feels airier than standard neutrals. It reads best as a background color for minimal interfaces, where it offers enough contrast for black text to remain highly readable. Because #cdcedc is quite muted, avoid pairing it with other desaturated tones to prevent a washed-out look. Instead, try using it as a grounding base against sharp, dark charcoal accents.
Questions about #cdcedc
What is #cdcedc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdcedc is rgb(205, 206, 220), in HSL hsl(236, 18%, 83%) and in CMYK 7%, 6%, 0%, 14%.
How does #cdcedc perform with text?
Using #cdcedc as a background color creates a clean, airy aesthetic while remaining accessible for black or dark grey text. Ensure you avoid pairing it with other desaturated tones to keep the interface from appearing washed out or flat.
What colors work best with #cdcedc?
This cool-toned indigo functions best when grounded by stronger, deeper colors like charcoal or slate. Because it is inherently pale and muted, it needs the structure provided by high-contrast accents to maintain visual interest in your UI designs.
Is #cdcedc readable on white or black?
#cdcedc has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.45:1 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.