#DEECE6 Hex Color
A delicate teal with airy clarity
The hex code #deece6 is a pale, faded teal with a delicate green cast and almost-gray softness. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, clean look suited to wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a dominant background, but pair it with dark text because the pale surface can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #deece6
What is #deece6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deece6 is rgb(222, 236, 230), in HSL hsl(154, 27%, 90%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 3%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #deece6?
#deece6 pairs well with charcoal text and muted navy accents, which give its pale, gray-leaning teal enough structure without overpowering its delicate character. Warm terracotta can add contrast in hospitality or wellness palettes while keeping the overall scheme approachable.
Is #deece6 readable on white or black?
#deece6 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.24:1 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.