#CDDEE3 Hex Color
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Designers reach for the hex code #cddee3 when a layout needs a pale sky blue that plain white makes too stark. Its low saturation and gray undertone read faded and airy, closer to mist than blue. Use it as a dominant base in minimal interfaces, with navy or charcoal for text. Black type on it hits about 15.2:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #cddee3
What is #cddee3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cddee3 is rgb(205, 222, 227), in HSL hsl(194, 28%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #cddee3?
#cddee3 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and a warm terracotta accent. The muted blue keeps terracotta from feeling loud, while dark text stays crisp on top. Cool grays also blend in without fighting it.
Is #cddee3 readable on white or black?
#cddee3 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.15:1 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.