#DDDBEB Hex Color
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Pale, tinted violet with a gray undertone. The hex code #dddbeb reads almost neutral, which makes it a strong base for minimal layouts and airy, open designs. It can look washed out beside pure white, so anchor it with deep plum or charcoal. Black text sits on top at about 15.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #dddbeb
What is #dddbeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dddbeb is rgb(221, 219, 235), in HSL hsl(248, 29%, 89%) and in CMYK 6%, 7%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #dddbeb?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted wine tones give it depth, since the color is very light and low in saturation. Warm wood or brass accents keep the palette from feeling cold.
Is #dddbeb readable on white or black?
#dddbeb has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.40:1 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.