#DEE6EA Hex Color
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#dee6ea is a pale, faded blue with a cool gray cast and very low saturation. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; the hex code delivers about 16.6:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #dee6ea
What is #dee6ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dee6ea is rgb(222, 230, 234), in HSL hsl(200, 22%, 89%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dee6ea?
#dee6ea pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which give its pale blue-gray base enough weight and warmth for interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes without making the background feel clinical.
Is #dee6ea readable on white or black?
#dee6ea has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.61:1 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.