#DDDDE6 Hex Color
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Not quite lavender and not quite gray, this pale purple sits at the edge of neutrality. #dddde6 is barely saturated and very light, so it works best as a dominant background rather than an accent, where it would wash out. Black text on it reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code suits minimal layouts that need softness without warmth.
Questions about #dddde6
What is #dddde6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dddde6 is rgb(221, 221, 230), in HSL hsl(240, 15%, 88%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 10%.
What text color works best on #dddde6?
Black text reads best on #dddde6, with a contrast ratio of about 15.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Dark charcoal also works if pure black feels too harsh.
What colors pair well with #dddde6?
Deep plums and slate blues give #dddde6 enough weight to read as purple instead of pale gray. A warm brass or peach accent adds contrast without breaking its soft, airy mood.
Is #dddde6 readable on white or black?
#dddde6 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.55:1 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.