#DAE3FF Hex Color

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This extremely unsaturated blue offers a clean, airy feel that works well for UI backgrounds where white feels too sterile. Because it carries such a high lightness value, it provides excellent contrast for black text in accessibility-focused designs. Use hex code #dae3ff as a base to support bolder indigo or navy accents, as it easily washes out if paired with other pastels.

Questions about #dae3ff

What is #dae3ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae3ff is rgb(218, 227, 255), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 93%) and in CMYK 15%, 11%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #dae3ff for a balanced design?
Because #dae3ff is so unsaturated, it works best when anchored by bolder, cooler tones to prevent the palette from washing out. Pair it with navy or indigo for a professional, high-contrast look that maintains a sophisticated and clean aesthetic.
Is #dae3ff readable on white or black?
#dae3ff has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.41:1 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.