#D3D7CE Hex Color
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Pale lime with a grey cast. The hex code #d3d7ce barely registers as green, which makes it a calm base rather than a statement color. Use it as a dominant background in minimal layouts or nature-themed UI, where its low saturation keeps things airy. It pairs well with deep forest green or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, around 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d3d7ce
What is #d3d7ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3d7ce is rgb(211, 215, 206), in HSL hsl(87, 10%, 83%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 16%.
What text color works on #d3d7ce?
Black text is the safest choice, with about 14.4:1 contrast against #d3d7ce. That is well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so small body text stays readable. Very dark greens work too.
What colors pair well with #d3d7ce?
Deep forest green and charcoal ground its washed-out lightness, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing. Avoid pale pastels next to it, since they tend to blur together.
Is #d3d7ce readable on white or black?
#d3d7ce has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.38:1 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.