#DDE6ED Hex Color
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#dde6ed is a pale, faded blue with a cool, gray-leaning cast and very low saturation. Its delicate, airy surface suits UI backgrounds, healthcare layouts, finance dashboards, and open minimal spaces. Use it as a dominant base with dark text, since the hex code provides strong readability while staying softer than white.
Questions about #dde6ed
What is #dde6ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dde6ed is rgb(221, 230, 237), in HSL hsl(206, 31%, 90%) and in CMYK 7%, 3%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dde6ed?
#dde6ed pairs well with charcoal text and muted navy or burgundy accents, which add definition without overpowering its pale, gray-blue surface in layouts that need a clean, dependable feel across digital and print work.
Is #dde6ed readable on white or black?
#dde6ed has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.61:1 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.