#D5D6CF Hex Color

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Close Knit is a pale, bleached grey that prioritizes airiness and restraint. Because it is highly desaturated and light, it works best as a primary interface background rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for high legibility, as black text remains readable against this neutral base. The hex code #d5d6cf provides a sophisticated, professional foundation for minimal design projects.

Questions about Close Knit

What is the hex code for Close Knit?
Close Knit is #d5d6cf. In RGB that is rgb(213, 214, 207), in HSL hsl(69, 8%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with Close Knit #d5d6cf?
Because this shade is highly desaturated, it anchors best when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate blue. Using these dark tones for text ensures optimal legibility while allowing the soft grey background to remain unobtrusive and professional.
Is Close Knit #d5d6cf suitable for website backgrounds?
Close Knit is an ideal choice for a primary interface background because its subtle, airy quality prevents the visual fatigue often caused by pure white. It provides just enough depth to define content areas without distracting from the primary foreground elements or typography.
Is Close Knit readable on white or black?
Close Knit has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.34:1 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.