Color #DDE4E2 Color / Colour Code #DDE4E2
This page shows the hex color code for color #dde4e2 (#DDE4E2). The colour is a cyan tone with 11% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDE4E2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDE4E2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 133, 163, and 193 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 163, 283, and 43 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDE4E2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 163 and saturation at 11%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 163 to 208 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 163 with its complement at 343 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DDE4E2
Lightness variations at hue 163 and 11% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDE4E2
Design Use Cases for #DDE4E2
Muted Accent Color
With 11% saturation, #DDE4E2 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 88% lightness, #DDE4E2 is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#DDE4E2 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 163). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DDE4E2 (hue 163) to its complement at hue 343. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 193. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dde4e2, #e4dddf);
CSS Code for #DDE4E2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DDE4E2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDE4E2 (#DDE4E2)
#DDE4E2 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 228 green, and 226 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 163 degrees with 11% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDE4E2 is 226/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDE4E2 against white is 1.29:1 and against black is 16.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E4DDDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDE4E2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DDE4DE and #DDE2E4, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #DDE4E2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDE4E2?
- #DDE4E2 is Color #DDE4E2, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(221, 228, 226), HSL(163, 11%, 88%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 1%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #DDE4E2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDE4E2 has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDE4E2?
- The complementary colour is #E4DDDF (hue 343). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DDE4DE and #DDE2E4. The triadic palette adds #E2DDE4 and #E4E2DD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDE4E2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dde4e2; or rgb(221, 228, 226); or hsl(163, 11%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 163 11% 88%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.