#DAE1E7 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached blue leans heavily into grey, offering a clean alternative to sterile white. As a neutral background, #dae1e7 shines in minimal UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal text to ensure maximum readability, as it maintains excellent contrast for small body type. This hex code provides a sense of order and reliability, making it a functional choice for professional or technology branding.
Questions about #dae1e7
What is #dae1e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae1e7 is rgb(218, 225, 231), in HSL hsl(208, 21%, 88%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 9%.
Does #dae1e7 read as a warm or cool color?
#dae1e7 is decidedly cool, leaning heavily into its blue and grey undertones. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white by introducing a slight atmospheric chill, which makes it ideal for interface backgrounds that need to feel clean yet grounded.
Is #dae1e7 readable on white or black?
#dae1e7 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.90:1 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.