#DED7D5 Hex Color
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Close to the pale grey of unpolished plaster, this shade carries a faint warm undertone. #ded7d5 is a hex code for a light, faded grey that works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts and UI backgrounds. It reads softer than white, though the two can look muddy side by side. Black text on #ded7d5 reaches about 14.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #ded7d5
What is #ded7d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ded7d5 is rgb(222, 215, 213), in HSL hsl(13, 12%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 4%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #ded7d5 read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The red channel sits just above green and blue, giving the grey a faint pinkish cast. Placed next to cooler greys, it looks like pale plaster or raw concrete.
What colors pair well with #ded7d5?
Is #ded7d5 readable on white or black?
#ded7d5 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.78:1 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.