Cool White Color – #dae6e2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cool White color hex code is #dae6e2, and it is composed of 85% red, 90% green and 89% blue.
Cool White is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cool White color (#dae6e2) against dark backgrounds.

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Cool White Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cool White, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dae6e2 |
| RGB | rgb(218,230,226) |
| HSL | hsl(160,19.4%,87.8%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 2, 10 |
| HSV | 160, 5, 90 |
| RGB % | 85, 90, 89 |
| XYZ | 70.9, 77, 83.1 |
| LAB | 90.3, -4.8, 0.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.4 (passes WCAG AA) |
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