#DAE2E5 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, cool-leaning grey provides a sterile, professional base for minimalist UI designs. Because #dae2e5 is so desaturated, it avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining high contrast for standard body text. It works best as a supporting background color, particularly when paired with high-contrast charcoals or deep forest greens to prevent the overall palette from appearing washed out.
Questions about #dae2e5
What is #dae2e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae2e5 is rgb(218, 226, 229), in HSL hsl(196, 17%, 88%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 10%.
How can I make #dae2e5 stand out in a UI design?
Use #dae2e5 as a soft background or structural element, then pair it with deep, high-contrast colors like charcoal or deep forest green for text. This approach prevents the interface from appearing washed out while maintaining a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Is #dae2e5 considered a warm or cool grey?
#dae2e5 is distinctly cool-leaning due to its subtle blue and cyan undertones, which give it a sterile and crisp quality. This makes it an ideal choice for technology-focused interfaces or medical branding where a clean, professional, and composed appearance is required.
Is #dae2e5 readable on white or black?
#dae2e5 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.99:1 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.