#D3D3D8 Hex Color
Minimalist pale grey for sophisticated interfaces
This pale, neutral grey sits on the edge of white, offering an airy and restrained base for clean interfaces. Because it lacks heavy saturation, it functions best as a background color that provides structure without competing for attention. Pair #d3d3d8 with deep charcoal typography for maximum readability, as the hex code offers excellent contrast ratios while maintaining a sophisticated, minimal aesthetic.
Questions about #d3d3d8
What is #d3d3d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3d3d8 is rgb(211, 211, 216), in HSL hsl(240, 6%, 84%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 15%.
Does #d3d3d8 work well for large-scale web backgrounds?
This light grey functions perfectly as a web background because it feels spacious while offering more structure than pure white. It remains gentle on the eyes, effectively reducing visual fatigue when paired with charcoal text for high-contrast, professional readability.
Is #d3d3d8 readable on white or black?
#d3d3d8 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.07:1 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.