#D3D8E1 Hex Color
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Pale blue faded almost to grey. The hex code #d3d8e1 carries so little saturation that it works better as a soft base than a statement color. That airy, washed-out quality suits minimal UI, healthcare, and finance layouts. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, and put black text on top, which passes easily at about 14.7:1. Next to pure white it can disappear, so give it darker neighbors.
Questions about #d3d8e1
What is #d3d8e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3d8e1 is rgb(211, 216, 225), in HSL hsl(219, 19%, 85%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d3d8e1?
Deep navy, charcoal, and slate blues give #d3d8e1 the contrast it lacks on its own. For a warmer, less clinical palette, muted terracotta or faded burgundy accents also work well.
Is #d3d8e1 readable on white or black?
#d3d8e1 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.67:1 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.