#D5D6D9 Hex Color
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This pale, light grey offers a neutral, airy aesthetic perfect for clean interface backgrounds. Because it is highly desaturated, #d5d6d9 pairs well with bold, high-contrast typography to ensure excellent readability. While it feels professional, use it sparingly as a supporting tone rather than a large fill, as it can wash out against pure white. The hex code for this delicate neutral is #d5d6d9.
Questions about #d5d6d9
What is #d5d6d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d6d9 is rgb(213, 214, 217), in HSL hsl(225, 5%, 84%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 15%.
Is #d5d6d9 better for text or backgrounds?
#d5d6d9 works best as a clean background rather than text, as its high lightness value makes it difficult to read against a pure white surface. Use it sparingly to provide a soft, neutral foundation for bolder elements.
What colors pair well with #d5d6d9?
Is #d5d6d9 readable on white or black?
#d5d6d9 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.44:1 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.