#DADBDD Hex Color
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#dadbdd is a pale, low-saturation grey with a soft, slightly cool cast. Its lightness creates an airy, clean look suited to UI backgrounds, open layouts, and product design. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography or deep navy accents. The hex code #dadbdd gives black body text a strong 15.2:1 contrast ratio, while white text looks washed out.
Questions about #dadbdd
What is #dadbdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dadbdd is rgb(218, 219, 221), in HSL hsl(220, 4%, 86%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dadbdd?
Does #dadbdd work with black or white text?
#dadbdd gives black text a 15.2:1 contrast ratio, comfortably supporting readable body copy and interface labels, while white text has insufficient contrast for accessible use against this pale background in typical layouts.
Is #dadbdd readable on white or black?
#dadbdd has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.15:1 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.