#CDD8E7 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated blue leans heavily into grey, making it an ideal choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. The hex code for this shade is #cdd8e7. Because it provides excellent contrast against black text, use it for functional interface elements where legibility matters. It pairs beautifully with charcoal greys or deep navy accents to create a structured, professional aesthetic without feeling sterile.
Questions about #cdd8e7
What is #cdd8e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdd8e7 is rgb(205, 216, 231), in HSL hsl(215, 35%, 85%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #cdd8e7 for a balanced UI?
Is #cdd8e7 readable on white or black?
#cdd8e7 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.57:1 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.