#DDE3E7 Hex Color
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Wind Blown is a bleached, near-white neutral that offers a sophisticated alternative to stark white. This muted shade provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and minimal typography. Its lightness creates an airy feel, though it can appear slightly washed out against bright whites. The hex code for Wind Blown is #dde3e7.
About Wind Blown
Fog lifted off a cold lake at dawn
What does wind blown mean?
Wind Blown often reads as hushed and nearly colorless, so people commonly associate it with overcast mornings, mist, and quiet weather. Its high lightness and near-zero saturation make it feel airy and washed out, like a color drained of almost all its pigment.
Where you see wind blown
- frost on a windowpane
- cotton bedsheets dried outside
- a fogged bathroom mirror
- birch bark
- dried salt on glass
- unfinished plaster
What it works for
Use it as a soft neutral background where white feels too stark and warm grays feel too heavy.
What colors go with wind blown?
Navy #000080The dark blue brings weight and depth to a color this faint.Charcoal #36454fNear-black charcoal gives the washed-out tone a sharp, readable edge.Blush #de5d83A faint pink warms the cool gray without tipping into pastel sweetness.Sage #9caf88Muted green shares its softness while adding a gentle earthy cast.Denim #2243b6Mid-tone denim blue echoes its cool lean at a stronger saturation.Linen #faf0e6Warm cream offsets the gray cast and keeps the pair from feeling cold.
Questions about Wind Blown
What is the hex code for Wind Blown?
Wind Blown is #dde3e7. In RGB that is rgb(221, 227, 231), in HSL hsl(204, 17%, 89%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 9%.
Is Wind Blown #dde3e7 a warm or cool neutral?
Wind Blown #dde3e7 leans toward a cool, crisp undertone, behaving more like a desaturated slate-gray than a true white. This specific quality makes it an ideal backdrop for pairing with charcoal or deep navy text.
Is Wind Blown readable on white or black?
Wind Blown has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.21:1 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.