#D1E3EB Hex Color
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This pale cyan acts as a clean, airy base for minimalist UI designs. With its bleached, almost grey undertone, #d1e3eb avoids the starkness of pure white while maintaining high contrast for black text. It functions best as a dominant background color in tech or aerospace branding, where a delicate, technical feel is preferred over high-saturation hues. The hex code for this shade is #d1e3eb.
Questions about #d1e3eb
What is #d1e3eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1e3eb is rgb(209, 227, 235), in HSL hsl(198, 39%, 87%) and in CMYK 11%, 3%, 0%, 8%.
How does #d1e3eb perform in user interface design?
#d1e3eb works effectively as a neutral background, offering a technical, clean aesthetic that is softer than pure white. It provides enough contrast for charcoal or dark navy text to remain readable, making it excellent for modern tech-focused layouts.
Is #d1e3eb considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its strong cyan and grey undertones. It maintains a crisp, refreshing quality that avoids the harshness of sterile white, creating a calm atmosphere often associated with clarity and precision.
Is #d1e3eb readable on white or black?
#d1e3eb has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.89:1 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.