#DDE6E7 Hex Color
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A pale grey with a faint cool cast, #dde6e7 reads clean and faded, almost like misted glass. Its high lightness and near-zero saturation make it a steady background for interfaces and minimal layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 16.5:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #dde6e7
What is #dde6e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde6e7 is rgb(221, 230, 231), in HSL hsl(186, 17%, 89%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dde6e7?
Deep navy and charcoal give #dde6e7 the contrast it lacks on its own, while terracotta or muted sage add warmth without clashing. Keep saturated accents small, since this pale grey works best as a supporting base.
Does #dde6e7 read warm or cool?
Cool, but only slightly. The green and blue undertones are faint, so it reads as a neutral grey in most palettes and turns noticeably cooler when placed beside warm woods or creams.
Is #dde6e7 readable on white or black?
#dde6e7 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.54:1 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.