#D4E9E3 Hex Color
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Pale and almost grey, this tinted teal has a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling clinical. The hex code #d4e9e3 works best as a large background base in wellness or healthcare layouts, and black body text stays readable on top at about 16.6:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #d4e9e3
What is #d4e9e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4e9e3 is rgb(212, 233, 227), in HSL hsl(163, 32%, 87%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 3%, 9%.
What text color reads best on #d4e9e3?
Black text reads most clearly on #d4e9e3, with a contrast ratio of about 16.6:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text, so it works well behind paragraphs, labels and fine print.
What colors pair well with #d4e9e3?
Pair charcoal or deep slate with #d4e9e3 to anchor its pale, grey-leaning teal. A warmer accent like terracotta also stands out against its soft base without clashing.
Is #d4e9e3 readable on white or black?
#d4e9e3 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.56:1 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.