#CDDBE5 Hex Color
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A pale, muted blue with a gray cast, #cddbe5 feels airy, clean, and dependable without looking stark. Its delicate lightness suits healthcare, finance, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal for clear contrast and restrained professionalism. The hex code #cddbe5 supports black body text at about 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #cddbe5
What is #cddbe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cddbe5 is rgb(205, 219, 229), in HSL hsl(205, 32%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cddbe5?
Why does #cddbe5 read as a cool color?
#cddbe5 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base is softened by a neutral gray cast, creating an airy, restrained impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-based hues.
Is #cddbe5 readable on white or black?
#cddbe5 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.85:1 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.