#DAE1E6 Hex Color
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This bleached blue sits on the edge of grey, making it a reliable neutral for minimal user interfaces. Because of its extreme lightness, it works best as a large-scale background rather than an accent. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability. The hex code for this color is #dae1e6.
Questions about #dae1e6
What is #dae1e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae1e6 is rgb(218, 225, 230), in HSL hsl(205, 19%, 88%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #dae1e6 for interface design?
Is #dae1e6 suitable for use as a primary UI background?
Yes, #dae1e6 makes an excellent full-page background color because it is low-saturation and minimizes eye strain. Just ensure you utilize a dark, high-contrast foreground color to meet accessibility standards, as the shade is too light for white or light-grey text.
Is #dae1e6 readable on white or black?
#dae1e6 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.89:1 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.