#D3DCE0 Hex Color
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#d3dce0 is a bleached, desaturated cyan that feels airy and light. Because this tone is so pale, black text maintains high contrast against it, making it an excellent choice for clean, minimal UI backgrounds. It leans into a clinical, professional aesthetic, so pair it with charcoal or slate greys to avoid it looking washed out. The hex code for this cool, delicate shade is #d3dce0.
Questions about #d3dce0
What is #d3dce0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3dce0 is rgb(211, 220, 224), in HSL hsl(198, 17%, 85%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 12%.
What color text should I use with #d3dce0?
Use high-contrast dark text, such as charcoal or deep slate, to maintain readability against this very pale background. Because the shade is so desaturated and light, lighter text colors will simply fade into the background, making it essential to stick with dark, grounded tones for accessibility.
Where does #d3dce0 work best in design projects?
This cool, clinical tone excels in minimal user interfaces where you need a soft surface that does not compete with your content. It provides just enough subtle color to avoid looking like plain white, making it a reliable choice for app backgrounds, white papers, or modern professional branding.
Is #d3dce0 readable on white or black?
#d3dce0 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.08:1 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.