#DDE5EA Hex Color
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#dde5ea is an airy, bleached blue that sits comfortably between grey and sky. Its high lightness makes it an excellent choice for minimal UI backgrounds where you need structure without visual weight. Because it offers strong contrast with black, it remains legible even for small body text. Pair this hex code with slate or navy to keep your design anchored and professional.
Questions about #dde5ea
What is #dde5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde5ea is rgb(221, 229, 234), in HSL hsl(203, 24%, 89%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 8%.
How should I use #dde5ea in a user interface?
#dde5ea works best as a primary background or surface color because its high lightness keeps the UI feeling open and airy. It provides enough contrast to support charcoal or dark navy text while remaining significantly softer than pure white.
What colors pair best with #dde5ea?
Is #dde5ea readable on white or black?
#dde5ea has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.