#DAE9ED Hex Color
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This pale, neutral cyan reads as a crisp alternative to off-white. With its delicate, airy chroma, #dae9ed functions best as a large-scale background that adds subtle color without overwhelming content. It provides excellent legibility for black text, offering strong contrast for interface design. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep navy to anchor its light, faded appearance.
Questions about #dae9ed
What is #dae9ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dae9ed is rgb(218, 233, 237), in HSL hsl(193, 35%, 89%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with the #dae9ed cyan?
Is #dae9ed suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #dae9ed is excellent for text backgrounds because it offers significant contrast against standard black or dark grey fonts. It provides a softer, more inviting alternative to pure white without sacrificing the readability required for long-form content or web interfaces.
Is #dae9ed readable on white or black?
#dae9ed has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.85:1 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.