#DCE6E7 Hex Color
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A pale, bleached cyan with distinct gray undertones, #dce6e7 provides a clean and airy base for minimalist digital interfaces. Because it is so light, it works best as a background color where it offers excellent contrast for black text. Pair this hex code with charcoal or slate accents to maintain its crisp, professional aesthetic without letting the design wash out.
Questions about #dce6e7
What is #dce6e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dce6e7 is rgb(220, 230, 231), in HSL hsl(185, 19%, 88%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #dce6e7 in a design?
Is #dce6e7 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#dce6e7 is an excellent choice for backgrounds because its high lightness value creates strong contrast against standard black or dark grey text. It provides a crisp, professional aesthetic that is much easier on the eyes than pure white.
Is #dce6e7 readable on white or black?
#dce6e7 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.51:1 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.