#D0D8E8 Hex Color
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A pale, muted blue with gray undertones, #d0d8e8 has a faded, airy quality that suggests cleanliness, trust, and control. The hex code #d0d8e8 works well as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it, while bright white can make the color look washed out.
Questions about #d0d8e8
What is #d0d8e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0d8e8 is rgb(208, 216, 232), in HSL hsl(220, 34%, 86%) and in CMYK 10%, 7%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d0d8e8?
Does #d0d8e8 work with white or black text?
#d0d8e8 provides very strong contrast with black text but weak contrast with white text, making it better for light backgrounds with dark labels, body copy, and controls rather than white lettering. Confirm small text at its final size and weight before publishing.
Does #d0d8e8 read as warm or cool?
#d0d8e8 reads as a cool, pale blue because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while its muted saturation softens the effect into a calm, airy background.
Is #d0d8e8 readable on white or black?
#d0d8e8 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.66:1 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.