#D4DAD6 Hex Color
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Pale and barely there, this grey carries a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling cold. #d4dad6 works best as a wide base in minimal layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. Ground it with charcoal or navy type; black text reaches about 14.8:1 contrast, well past AA. The hex code suits interfaces that want air without starkness.
Questions about #d4dad6
What is #d4dad6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4dad6 is rgb(212, 218, 214), in HSL hsl(140, 7%, 84%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d4dad6?
Pair #d4dad6 with deep grounding tones like charcoal or navy for strong contrast in UI layouts. Warm accents such as terracotta also bring out its faint green undertone.
Does #d4dad6 read warm or cool?
It reads slightly cool. The green channel sits a touch above red and blue, giving the grey a faint green cast that shows most next to warmer off-whites.
Is #d4dad6 readable on white or black?
#d4dad6 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.79:1 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.