#DDF0FE Hex Color
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This luminous, pale blue carries a subtle grey undertone, making it appear muted rather than saturated. Because it is highly readable with black text, #ddf0fe works well as a background for clean, corporate UI designs in healthcare or finance. The hex code #ddf0fe sits light enough that it can look washed out against white, so pair it with a strong navy or charcoal to create necessary definition.
Questions about #ddf0fe
What is #ddf0fe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddf0fe is rgb(221, 240, 254), in HSL hsl(205, 94%, 93%) and in CMYK 13%, 6%, 0%, 0%.
Is #ddf0fe suitable for primary brand elements?
Using #ddf0fe as a primary color for logos or small text is risky because it lacks the saturation to stand out. It functions much better as a spacious background color that directs focus toward your primary calls to action.
Is #ddf0fe readable on white or black?
#ddf0fe has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.96:1 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.