#DADDE7 Hex Color
Pale indigo with a bleached finish
Picture a white shirt washed one too many times, left with the faintest indigo ghost. That is the character of #dadde7, a pale shade that reads almost grey. Its high lightness and low saturation make it a solid base for minimal layouts and airy UI backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. Deep plum and warm amber accents keep it from feeling flat. Black text passes WCAG AA easily here, with a 15.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #dadde7
What is #dadde7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dadde7 is rgb(218, 221, 231), in HSL hsl(226, 21%, 88%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #dadde7?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm amber all give #dadde7 the contrast it lacks on its own. Its faint indigo undertone turns muddy beside muted blues, so lean on darker or warmer partners instead.
Is #dadde7 readable on white or black?
#dadde7 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.47:1 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.