#DAE0E0 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, cool-leaning grey provides a sterile and balanced backdrop for minimal UI designs. Because it lacks high chroma, #dae0e0 works best as a neutral foundation that lets high-contrast typography stand out. It pairs exceptionally well with matte black text for maximum readability, but be careful using it alongside pure white, as it can appear washed out or muddy in direct comparison.
Questions about #dae0e0
What is #dae0e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae0e0 is rgb(218, 224, 224), in HSL hsl(180, 9%, 87%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 12%.
How does the coolness of #dae0e0 impact UI design?
The slight blue-grey undertones in #dae0e0 create a sterile, modern aesthetic that feels crisp rather than warm or inviting. It is excellent for professional or technical dashboard designs where you want the focus to remain strictly on data and functional elements.
Is #dae0e0 readable on white or black?
#dae0e0 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.71:1 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.