#D4E0E0 Hex Color
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#d4e0e0 is a pale, desaturated cyan that leans heavily into grey. This delicate, airy shade works best as a neutral background, offering a refreshing alternative to stark white without overwhelming a design. Because black text maintains a high 15.5:1 contrast against this hex code, it is an excellent choice for clean, legible UI interfaces. Pair it with charcoal greys for a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #d4e0e0
What is #d4e0e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e0e0 is rgb(212, 224, 224), in HSL hsl(180, 16%, 85%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #d4e0e0?
Is #d4e0e0 a suitable background for black text?
#d4e0e0 is an excellent choice for accessible interfaces because it maintains a high 15.5:1 contrast ratio against black text. This provides a soft, refreshing alternative to stark white while ensuring your content remains perfectly legible for all users.
Is #d4e0e0 readable on white or black?
#d4e0e0 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.53:1 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.