#D2D5E4 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated indigo leans heavily into grey, offering a light and airy aesthetic. Its washed-out quality makes it an excellent choice for a neutral background that avoids the starkness of pure white. Because of its high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible over it. The hex code #d2d5e4 pairs well with slate greys or deep charcoal for a clean, minimalist interface.
Questions about #d2d5e4
What is #d2d5e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2d5e4 is rgb(210, 213, 228), in HSL hsl(230, 25%, 86%) and in CMYK 8%, 7%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #d2d5e4?
The muted, grey-leaning nature of #d2d5e4 works best when grounded by darker contrasts like charcoal. This combination maintains a clean, professional appearance while allowing the subtle blue undertones to provide necessary visual depth without becoming overwhelming or losing that airy, minimalist aesthetic.
Is #d2d5e4 considered a warm or cool color?
#d2d5e4 is distinctly cool due to its indigo base, though its high saturation of grey makes it appear more neutral than a standard blue. It serves as an ideal substitute for stark whites in digital interfaces where you need softness without sacrificing high-contrast readability.
Is #d2d5e4 readable on white or black?
#d2d5e4 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.37:1 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.