#D4D8E2 Hex Color
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This pale, grayish blue offers an airy feel suitable for minimal interfaces or corporate branding. Because it is highly desaturated, #d4d8e2 works well as a clean background color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text for excellent readability, maintaining a 14.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers often use this hex code in finance or healthcare projects to suggest professional reliability without adding visual clutter.
Questions about #d4d8e2
What is #d4d8e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4d8e2 is rgb(212, 216, 226), in HSL hsl(223, 19%, 86%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #d4d8e2 considered a warm or cool color?
#d4d8e2 is a distinctly cool-toned shade, sitting firmly in the gray-blue spectrum due to its low saturation and blue undertones. It creates a crisp, sterile, or refreshing visual temperature that works well for healthcare or modern corporate interfaces.
Is #d4d8e2 readable on white or black?
#d4d8e2 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.71:1 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.