#D5D4D9 Hex Color
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#d5d4d9 is a pale, low-saturation grey with a slight violet undertone. Its light, faded quality brings delicacy and airiness to minimalist interfaces, architecture, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography or deep navy accents; black text achieves about 14.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this neutral grey is #d5d4d9.
Questions about #d5d4d9
What is #d5d4d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d4d9 is rgb(213, 212, 217), in HSL hsl(252, 6%, 84%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5d4d9?
Does #d5d4d9 look warm or cool?
#d5d4d9 reads as a cool neutral because its low-saturation gray base carries a slight violet undertone, giving the pale shade a soft, faded cast rather than a stark or icy appearance. It works well when a design needs quiet depth without strong color.
Is #d5d4d9 readable on white or black?
#d5d4d9 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.