#D3DDE5 Hex Color
An airy and bleached desaturated blue
#d3dde5 is a bleached, desaturated blue that leans heavily into grey. Its extreme lightness creates an airy feel, perfect as a neutral base for minimalist tech or healthcare interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it reads clearly even at small sizes. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal for a professional look, as it can appear washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #d3dde5
What is #d3dde5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3dde5 is rgb(211, 221, 229), in HSL hsl(207, 26%, 86%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 10%.
Where should I use #d3dde5 in my interface design?
#d3dde5 functions best as a neutral background base for modern, minimalist web applications or clinical healthcare interfaces. Its extreme lightness creates an airy, open feel while maintaining strong enough contrast against charcoal or deep navy text for comfortable readability.
Is #d3dde5 readable on white or black?
#d3dde5 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.