#D2D9EE Hex Color
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Reach for #d2d9ee when plain white feels too cold for a background. This pale indigo sits so close to grey that the blue only really shows across large surfaces, which makes it a dependable base for calm UI layouts. Black text on top hits about 14.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #d2d9ee flatters navy and warm wood tones.
Questions about #d2d9ee
What is #d2d9ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2d9ee is rgb(210, 217, 238), in HSL hsl(225, 45%, 88%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d2d9ee?
Navy and charcoal text give #d2d9ee a grounded, professional feel, while a small accent of terracotta keeps it from reading flat. Skip bright white and pure pastels, they wash this shade out.
Is #d2d9ee readable on white or black?
#d2d9ee has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.90:1 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.