#D1DCE9 Hex Color
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So pale it borders on grey, #d1dce9 is a faded blue with barely any saturation left. The hex code reads clean and airy, which suits minimal UI backgrounds and healthcare branding. It flatters deep charcoal text and warm wood tones, and black type hits about 15.1:1 contrast on top, well past AA for body copy. Just keep it as a supporting base, since it washes out beside plain white.
Questions about #d1dce9
What is #d1dce9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1dce9 is rgb(209, 220, 233), in HSL hsl(212, 35%, 87%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #d1dce9?
Black text reads best on #d1dce9, with a contrast ratio of about 15.1:1, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Dark charcoal also holds up.
What colors pair well with #d1dce9?
Pair #d1dce9 with deep navy for a trusted, nautical feel, or add terracotta accents to keep its grey undertone from feeling cold. Both combos work well in finance and healthcare design.
Is #d1dce9 readable on white or black?
#d1dce9 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.12:1 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.