#D0D5DD Hex Color
Cool, clinical blue with neutral clarity
#d0d5dd is a bleached, desaturated blue that functions primarily as a neutral. With its cool, clinical undertone, it works best as a background color for SaaS or tech interfaces where clarity matters most. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. Use it sparingly next to white, as it can appear washed out, but it pairs cleanly with charcoal or slate.
Questions about #d0d5dd
What is #d0d5dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0d5dd is rgb(208, 213, 221), in HSL hsl(217, 16%, 84%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 13%.
Where does #d0d5dd work best in user interfaces?
Use #d0d5dd as a background color for SaaS or enterprise software where clarity and readability are the primary goals. Because it is desaturated and cool, it provides a professional, understated foundation that keeps the focus entirely on the core content.
Is #d0d5dd readable on white or black?
#d0d5dd has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.