#D1D1D0 Hex Color
A crisp and airy neutral grey
This pale, neutral grey provides a clean foundation for minimal interfaces and modern architecture. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where it can appear washed out. It creates high contrast with black typography, ensuring readability for body text. The hex code for this delicate, bleached shade is #d1d1d0.
Questions about #d1d1d0
What is #d1d1d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1d1d0 is rgb(209, 209, 208), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 18%.
How should I use #d1d1d0 in UI design?
#d1d1d0 works best as a subtle background for interface elements where you need separation without stark white. Because it is quite light, always pair it with dark, high-contrast text like charcoal to ensure your content remains readable for all users.
Does #d1d1d0 have cool or warm undertones?
#d1d1d0 is a highly neutral, bleached grey that sits very close to the center of the color spectrum. It lacks strong blue or yellow casts, making it an excellent choice for designs that require a clean, balanced, and non-distracting backdrop.
Is #d1d1d0 readable on white or black?
#d1d1d0 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.