#D1DBE5 Hex Color
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#d1dbe5 is a pale blue with a strong gray cast, the shade of water on an overcast day. Its high lightness and low saturation keep everything soft, which makes it a reliable base for minimal layouts, healthcare interfaces, and calm backgrounds. Black text on it reaches about 15.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so it handles small type without strain. Keep it away from plain white surfaces, where it fades, and let deeper tones like navy or charcoal do the talking.
Questions about #d1dbe5
What is #d1dbe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1dbe5 is rgb(209, 219, 229), in HSL hsl(210, 28%, 86%) and in CMYK 9%, 4%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #d1dbe5?
Pair #d1dbe5 with charcoal or deep navy text for strong contrast, or add a warm accent like terracotta to offset its cool undertone. Avoid placing it directly against bright white, where it loses definition.
Is #d1dbe5 readable on white or black?
#d1dbe5 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.97:1 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.