#D5D5D5 Hex Color
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#d5d5d5 is a pale, neutral grey that provides an airy alternative to pure white. Because of its light tone, it acts as a reliable background for minimalist interfaces. Black text is highly readable against this shade, offering a 14.3:1 contrast ratio. Designers use this hex code to establish balance and professionalism in layouts without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #d5d5d5
What is #d5d5d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d5d5 is rgb(213, 213, 213), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 16%.
Is #d5d5d5 considered a warm or cool grey?
#d5d5d5 sits comfortably in the neutral territory, lacking strong blue or yellow undertones that would push it toward cool or warm. Because it acts as a true achromatic grey, it integrates seamlessly into both warm-toned and cool-toned color schemes without clashing.
Is #d5d5d5 readable on white or black?
#d5d5d5 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.30:1 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.