#DEE1E6 Hex Color
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#dee1e6 is a pale, neutral grey with a bleached, airy character. Because it lacks strong saturation, it functions best as a dominant background color in minimal UI design. It provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring high readability for body copy. Use this hex code when you need a professional, stabilized foundation that feels less stark than pure white.
Questions about #dee1e6
What is #dee1e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dee1e6 is rgb(222, 225, 230), in HSL hsl(218, 14%, 89%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 10%.
Does #dee1e6 feel warm or cool?
#dee1e6 is a cool-leaning neutral, characterized by its slightly blue, bleached undertone. While it serves as a flexible foundation, the subtle coolness makes it feel more clinical and airy than a warmer, beige-toned grey might.
Is #dee1e6 readable on white or black?
#dee1e6 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.01:1 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.