#D4E1E5 Hex Color
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Reach for #d4e1e5 when a background needs something softer than plain white. This pale sky blue sits close to grey, its low saturation giving layouts an airy, clean feel without any chill. Black text passes WCAG AA on it easily at roughly 15.7:1 contrast. It flatters terracotta and slate accents, though it can wash out beside pure white.
Questions about #d4e1e5
What is #d4e1e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e1e5 is rgb(212, 225, 229), in HSL hsl(194, 25%, 86%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #d4e1e5?
Terracotta gives this pale blue a warm edge, while slate keeps the palette muted and cohesive. For text and icons, charcoal reads more polished than pure black against its light surface.
Is #d4e1e5 readable on white or black?
#d4e1e5 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.70:1 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.