#D3D6EF Hex Color
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This pale, grayish indigo balances coolness with a soft, ethereal character. Because it is highly desaturated, #d3d6ef works as a sophisticated base or neutral background in modern UI design. It pairs well with charcoal greys or deep plums to anchor its airy appearance. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it remains highly readable for body copy and UI elements.
Questions about #d3d6ef
What is #d3d6ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3d6ef is rgb(211, 214, 239), in HSL hsl(234, 47%, 88%) and in CMYK 12%, 10%, 0%, 6%.
Why does #d3d6ef work well in modern UI design?
This shade offers a calm, ethereal quality that maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text. By acting as a sophisticated neutral, #d3d6ef prevents interface fatigue while remaining distinct enough to avoid looking like plain white or standard gray backgrounds.
Is #d3d6ef readable on white or black?
#d3d6ef has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.63:1 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.