#D2D8D8 Hex Color
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Not quite white and not quite silver, this pale grey carries a faint green cast that keeps it from feeling sterile. #d2d8d8 works best as a supporting background tone behind dark text, which hits about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code #d2d8d8 flatters bolder accents like navy, but it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #d2d8d8
What is #d2d8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2d8d8 is rgb(210, 216, 216), in HSL hsl(180, 7%, 84%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 15%.
What text color works best on #d2d8d8?
Black text reads best, reaching about 14.6:1 contrast on #d2d8d8. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so it works as a page background or panel fill under dark type.
What colors pair well with #d2d8d8?
Pair #d2d8d8 with navy or charcoal for a clean, professional palette, or add warmth with a terracotta accent. Skip pure white next to it, where it can look washed out.
Is #d2d8d8 readable on white or black?
#d2d8d8 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.55:1 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.