#D3DEE3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated cyan leans heavily into gray territory, creating a bleached and airy aesthetic. The hex code for this cool tone is #d3dee3. It works best as a neutral background or a supporting accent in minimalist interfaces. Because black text offers excellent contrast against it, you can safely use it for large blocks of copy without compromising legibility.
Questions about #d3dee3
What is #d3dee3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3dee3 is rgb(211, 222, 227), in HSL hsl(199, 22%, 86%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #d3dee3 appropriate for body text?
The color #d3dee3 is too light to serve as primary body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds. For optimal accessibility and readability, always layer high-contrast content like charcoal or deep navy typography over it.
What undertones define the #d3dee3 color?
While it appears as a pale gray, #d3dee3 is a desaturated cyan that carries a distinctively cool, crisp undertone. It creates a cleaner and more sterile aesthetic than standard warm grays or neutral beiges, making it ideal for technical or medical branding.
Is #d3dee3 readable on white or black?
#d3dee3 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.