#D4E9F5 Hex Color
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Freezing Vapour is a pale, luminous blue with distinct grey undertones. Due to its high lightness, it works best as a large-scale UI background. The hex code is #d4e9f5. It offers perfect legibility for black text, with a 16.8:1 contrast ratio. Pair this shade with deep charcoal for a professional, tech-focused palette. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, as it can look washed out.
Questions about Freezing Vapour
What is the hex code for Freezing Vapour?
Freezing Vapour is #d4e9f5. In RGB that is rgb(212, 233, 245), in HSL hsl(202, 62%, 90%) and in CMYK 13%, 5%, 0%, 4%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why does #d4e9f5 work so well for UI design?
Freezing Vapour offers a high lightness value, allowing for an impressive 16.8:1 contrast ratio when paired with standard black text. This provides excellent legibility, making it an ideal choice for large-scale interface backgrounds that require a clean and modern appearance.
What is the best way to combine #d4e9f5 in a palette?
You should pair Freezing Vapour with deep charcoal or dark navy accents to create a professional, tech-focused look. Because the color is very light, placing it directly against pure white can make it appear washed out or flat, so use darker borders instead.
Is Freezing Vapour readable on white or black?
Freezing Vapour has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.77:1 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.