#D4D6E2 Hex Color
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Close to faded denim washed one too many times, this pale indigo sits a step away from gray. The hex code #d4d6e2 works best as a soft background, where black text stays readable at about 14.5:1 contrast. Its low saturation gives it an airy, bleached feel that suits minimal layouts and night-sky themes, though it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #d4d6e2
What is #d4d6e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4d6e2 is rgb(212, 214, 226), in HSL hsl(231, 19%, 86%) and in CMYK 6%, 5%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4d6e2?
Deep, saturated partners like charcoal, plum, or navy give #d4d6e2 the contrast it lacks on its own. A small warm accent, such as terracotta, keeps the pale indigo from feeling cold.
Is #d4d6e2 readable on white or black?
#d4d6e2 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.51:1 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.