#DEE9E4 Hex Color
A pale, airy teal with grey undertones
A pale, desaturated teal with strong grey undertones, #dee9e4 reads as a clean, airy neutral. Its high lightness makes it a perfect background choice for minimalism, as it offers more character than stark white without overpowering content. This hex code pairs well with dark charcoal text for high readability. Use it in wellness or tech branding where a professional, understated look is required.
Questions about #dee9e4
What is #dee9e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dee9e4 is rgb(222, 233, 228), in HSL hsl(153, 20%, 89%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #dee9e4?
Deep charcoal or slate greys provide the highest readability when paired with #dee9e4 for text applications. For accent colors, muted terracotta or soft navy blue contrast beautifully against this pale background without breaking its calm, neutral aesthetic.
Is #dee9e4 considered a warm or cool color?
Because of its strong grey undertones and pale teal base, #dee9e4 is a cool-leaning neutral. It maintains a refreshing, clinical feel that avoids the starkness of pure white while remaining light enough to keep interfaces feeling spacious and open.
Is #dee9e4 readable on white or black?
#dee9e4 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.88:1 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.