#D4DDE6 Hex Color
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A pale, bleached blue with strong grey undertones, #d4dde6 functions as an airy, professional base. Designers often select it for minimalist UI backgrounds in tech or government portals. Black text offers high readability against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility. The hex code for this cool, reliable tone is #d4dde6.
Questions about #d4dde6
What is #d4dde6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4dde6 is rgb(212, 221, 230), in HSL hsl(210, 26%, 87%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 10%.
What design aesthetic works best with #d4dde6?
The shade #d4dde6 excels in minimalist and professional environments, functioning as a clean background that allows charcoal or dark text to stand out clearly. It provides an airy, structured feel suitable for corporate portals and functional, high-readability dashboards.
Does #d4dde6 appear warmer or cooler in practice?
This color reads as distinctly cool due to its bleached blue base and heavy grey influence, lacking any yellow or warm undertones. It creates a calm, stabilizing atmosphere that keeps user interfaces feeling orderly, neutral, and reliable rather than vibrant or energizing.
Is #d4dde6 readable on white or black?
#d4dde6 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.28:1 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.