#DEC5CE Hex Color
A faded pink with tender charm
#dec5ce is a pale, faded pink with low saturation, a soft gray cast, and a delicate, almost bleached finish. The hex code works well as a supporting background for cosmetics, intimate products, children’s packaging, and airy fashion layouts. It can wash out beside white, while black text reaches about 13.0:1 contrast for clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #dec5ce
What is #dec5ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dec5ce is rgb(222, 197, 206), in HSL hsl(338, 27%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #dec5ce in a design palette?
Is #dec5ce readable on white or black?
#dec5ce has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.98:1 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.