#CEDEE9 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #cedee9 is a delicate blue with gray undertones and a lightly bleached finish. Its airy character suits healthcare, finance, security, and open interface backgrounds, while navy or charcoal adds definition. Use it as a dominant base rather than a small accent. Black text remains highly legible, with about 15.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #cedee9.
Questions about #cedee9
What is #cedee9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cedee9 is rgb(206, 222, 233), in HSL hsl(204, 38%, 86%) and in CMYK 12%, 5%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cedee9?
Is #cedee9 warm or cool?
#cedee9 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base and gray undertones create a clean, lightly bleached impression. It works well for calm, spacious interfaces, especially when warmer accents are added to keep the palette from feeling sterile.
Is #cedee9 readable on white or black?
#cedee9 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.