#D5D7DF Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated indigo leans heavily toward grey, offering a ghostly and bleached appearance. Because it sits between cool blue and neutral silver, it functions well as a clean, high-contrast base for minimalist UI. Black text remains perfectly readable against its surface. The hex code for this airy, delicate shade is #d5d7df, making it a reliable choice when white feels too stark for modern, spiritual, or meditative layouts.
Questions about #d5d7df
What is #d5d7df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d7df is rgb(213, 215, 223), in HSL hsl(228, 14%, 85%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How does #d5d7df perform in UI design?
#d5d7df acts as an excellent, readable alternative to white that adds subtle depth to your layout without overpowering content. It creates a serene, high-contrast base for charcoal or deep navy text, making it perfect for modern minimalist interfaces.
Is #d5d7df considered a warm or cool neutral?
This hex color is distinctly cool because of its indigo base, though its grey saturation softens that effect considerably. It provides a balanced, silvered look that lacks the harshness of pure white while remaining light enough to keep designs feeling airy and spacious.
Is #d5d7df readable on white or black?
#d5d7df has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.61:1 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.