#D4E5ED Hex Color
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This pale, bleached cyan leans toward grey with a cool, airy quality. As a hex code, #d4e5ed functions best as a clean UI background for healthcare or tech interfaces. It maintains excellent readability with black text. Designers often use this shade to replace standard white when a softer, less clinical aesthetic is needed for large, open layouts.
Questions about #d4e5ed
What is #d4e5ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e5ed is rgb(212, 229, 237), in HSL hsl(199, 41%, 88%) and in CMYK 11%, 3%, 0%, 7%.
When should I use #d4e5ed instead of plain white?
#d4e5ed works best as a background color when you want to reduce visual fatigue in long-form reading or data-heavy interfaces. It provides enough contrast against dark text like charcoal to maintain accessibility while feeling significantly warmer and less clinical than a harsh, pure white background.
Which colors create a harmonious palette with #d4e5ed?
Is #d4e5ed readable on white or black?
#d4e5ed has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.23:1 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.