#DDE1DF Hex Color
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The hex code #dde1df is a pale, faded grey with a delicate, slightly green undertone. Its low saturation feels clean, airy, and restrained, making it a practical base for minimal interfaces, open layouts, typography, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; black text reaches about 15.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #dde1df
What is #dde1df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde1df is rgb(221, 225, 223), in HSL hsl(150, 6%, 87%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 12%.
Where does #dde1df work best in design?
Use #dde1df as a dominant background in minimal interfaces and product layouts, pairing its faint green cast with charcoal text or muted navy accents for structure without making the page feel stark.
Is #dde1df readable on white or black?
#dde1df has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.91:1 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.