#DDEBF7 Hex Color
Luminous blue with a steady calm
This luminous, almost-gray blue has very low saturation and high lightness, giving interfaces a clean, controlled feel. The hex code #ddebf7 supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, security, and technology design. Use it as a pale supporting background with dark text; black reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ddebf7
What is #ddebf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddebf7 is rgb(221, 235, 247), in HSL hsl(208, 62%, 92%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #ddebf7 in a palette?
Pair #ddebf7 with navy for structure, charcoal for text, or terracotta for a warmer accent. Its pale, low-saturation base keeps darker partners legible while the accent adds contrast without overwhelming the restrained blue.
Is #ddebf7 readable on white or black?
#ddebf7 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.30:1 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.