Color #DDE4E5 Color / Colour Code #DDE4E5
This page shows the hex color code for color #dde4e5 (#DDE4E5). The colour is a cyan tone with 13% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DDE4E5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DDE4E5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 157, 187, and 217 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 187, 307, and 67 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DDE4E5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 187 and saturation at 13%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 187 to 232 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 187 with its complement at 7 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 #DDE4E5
Lightness variations at hue 187 and 13% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DDE4E5
Design Use Cases for #DDE4E5
Muted Accent Color
With 13% saturation, #DDE4E5 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, #DDE4E5 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
#DDE4E5 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 187). 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 #DDE4E5 (hue 187) to its complement at hue 7. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 217. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dde4e5, #e4dddc);
CSS Code for #DDE4E5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DDE4E5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DDE4E5 (#DDE4E5)
#DDE4E5 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 221 red, 228 green, and 229 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 187 degrees with 13% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DDE4E5 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, 0% yellow, and 10% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DDE4E5 against white is 1.29:1 and against black is 16.30:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.30:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E4DDDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DDE4E5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DCE4E1 and #DCDFE4, 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 #DDE4E5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DDE4E5?
- #DDE4E5 is Color #DDE4E5, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(221, 228, 229), HSL(187, 13%, 88%), and CMYK(3%, 0%, 0%, 10%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #DDE4E5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DDE4E5 has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.30:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DDE4E5?
- The complementary colour is #E4DDDC (hue 7). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DCE4E1 and #DCDFE4. The triadic palette adds #E4DCE3 and #E3E4DC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DDE4E5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dde4e5; or rgb(221, 228, 229); or hsl(187, 13%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 187 13% 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.