#DEE3E5 Hex Color
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Light and faded, #dee3e5 is a cool neutral grey with a slight blue undertone and an airy, bleached finish. Its delicate appearance suits spacious interfaces, architectural layouts, and minimalist product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography; black text reaches about 16.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this pale grey is #dee3e5.
Questions about #dee3e5
What is #dee3e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dee3e5 is rgb(222, 227, 229), in HSL hsl(197, 12%, 88%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dee3e5?
#dee3e5 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted blue-gray accents, which add definition without overwhelming its pale surface. Warm wood, tan, or terracotta can also balance its cool undertone in interiors and product palettes.
Is #dee3e5 warm or cool?
#dee3e5 reads as a cool neutral grey because its very light base carries a subtle blue undertone. That airy cast works well for clean, spacious layouts, though warmer accents can soften the overall feel.
Does #dee3e5 work as a background for text?
#dee3e5 works well as a light background with black text, which provides about a 16.2:1 contrast ratio. Use darker text for readability, and verify specific font sizes and weights with a contrast checker.
Is #dee3e5 readable on white or black?
#dee3e5 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.