#D9DEEE Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated indigo has a distinct grey cast that feels sterile and airy. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #d9deee works best as a large-scale UI background where white feels too bright. It offers excellent contrast for black text, though it can appear washed out if paired with standard stark white. Use this hex code when your design requires a clean, structural foundation.
Questions about #d9deee
What is #d9deee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9deee is rgb(217, 222, 238), in HSL hsl(226, 38%, 89%) and in CMYK 9%, 7%, 0%, 7%.
Is #d9deee considered a warm or cool color?
#d9deee reads distinctly cool because of its strong indigo base and heavy grey desaturation. It lacks the yellow or red undertones that define warmer neutrals, making it a reliable choice for designs that prioritize a calm, sterile, or modern technological aesthetic.
Is #d9deee readable on white or black?
#d9deee has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.63:1 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.