#DEE8DC Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated mint leans heavily into grey, making it an excellent neutral base for minimalist designs. It offers enough contrast for legible black body text, so it works well as a soft alternative to sterile white. The hex code for this color is #dee8dc. Pair it with charcoal greys or deep earth tones to anchor its lightness and prevent the palette from feeling washed out.
Questions about #dee8dc
What is #dee8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dee8dc is rgb(222, 232, 220), in HSL hsl(110, 21%, 89%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 5%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What color palettes complement #dee8dc effectively?
Pair #dee8dc with earth tones or dark neutrals to anchor its airy feel. Deep hues like charcoal or warm terracotta prevent the palette from looking washed out, creating a grounded aesthetic that balances the lightness of this specific mint tone.
Is #dee8dc readable on white or black?
#dee8dc has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.68:1 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.