#D4E5E4 Hex Color
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This pale cyan sits on the edge of grey, offering a bleached, airy aesthetic that feels remarkably clean. Because it has such low saturation, #d4e5e4 works best as a neutral background in minimalist UI designs. It provides high contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep the look grounded and professional.
Questions about #d4e5e4
What is #d4e5e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e5e4 is rgb(212, 229, 228), in HSL hsl(176, 25%, 86%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #d4e5e4 a good choice for user interfaces?
This hex color acts as a versatile neutral background that maintains high readability for black text. Its low saturation provides a professional, bleached aesthetic that feels modern and keeps users focused on content without visual clutter.
Is #d4e5e4 readable on white or black?
#d4e5e4 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.