#D4DAE7 Hex Color
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Pale and lightly desaturated, #d4dae7 is a faded blue with cool gray undertones and an airy, bleached finish. Its delicate appearance supports clean layouts for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 15:1 contrast. The hex code #d4dae7 also pairs well with navy and muted silver.
Questions about #d4dae7
What is #d4dae7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4dae7 is rgb(212, 218, 231), in HSL hsl(221, 28%, 87%) and in CMYK 8%, 6%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d4dae7?
Pair #d4dae7 with navy for clear contrast, muted silver for a restrained monochromatic look, or charcoal for readable text. Its cool gray undertones also suit soft blue and other low-saturation accents in clean, professional palettes.
Is #d4dae7 readable on white or black?
#d4dae7 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.98:1 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.