#DCEEF8 Hex Color
Luminous airy blue with gray undertones
This luminous, airy blue carries a distinct gray undertone that prevents it from feeling too sterile or bright. Because #dceef8 offers high contrast with black text, it functions best as a clean background for dense information layouts in tech and finance apps. Use this hex code sparingly as a secondary accent to avoid a washed-out appearance when paired against pure white elements.
Questions about #dceef8
What is #dceef8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dceef8 is rgb(220, 238, 248), in HSL hsl(201, 67%, 92%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 3%.
Where should I avoid using #dceef8?
Avoid using #dceef8 as a primary button color against a pure white background because it can appear washed out or faded. It functions best as a soft, neutral background color rather than a high-impact call to action element.
Is #dceef8 readable on white or black?
#dceef8 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.62:1 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.