#DDE1EC Hex Color
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Barely blue and nearly grey, the hex code #dde1ec is a pale, faded shade that reads airy instead of colorful. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for minimal layouts, dashboards, and finance or healthcare interfaces where trust matters. Pair it with deep navy for a cool, professional palette, or terracotta to add warmth. Black text hits about 16.1:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #dde1ec
What is #dde1ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde1ec is rgb(221, 225, 236), in HSL hsl(224, 28%, 90%) and in CMYK 6%, 5%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dde1ec?
Deep navy and slate keep it cool and professional, while terracotta or muted coral add warmth to its grey undertone. Avoid setting it directly beside pure white, where it tends to wash out and lose its blue character.
Is #dde1ec readable on white or black?
#dde1ec has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.05:1 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.