#D5D8C7 Hex Color
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This pale, bleached yellow feels airy, sitting comfortably between cream and soft grey. #d5d8c7 works best as a neutral background for minimalist layouts where you need high readability for black text. Avoid placing it directly next to stark white, as its subtle undertones can make it appear slightly muddy. The hex code is #d5d8c7.
Questions about #d5d8c7
What is #d5d8c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d8c7 is rgb(213, 216, 199), in HSL hsl(71, 18%, 81%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 8%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d5d8c7 work well as a primary text color?
No, #d5d8c7 is far too light and desaturated to serve as a primary text color, as it fails basic web accessibility contrast standards against white backgrounds. Instead, use it as a gentle backdrop for charcoal or deep brown typography.
Why does #d5d8c7 appear muddy when placed near white?
Because #d5d8c7 contains subtle grey and yellow undertones, placing it directly beside stark white highlights its slight lack of vibrancy, making it look aged or dirty. It performs much better when paired with other earthy, muted tones rather than pure, bright whites.
Is #d5d8c7 readable on white or black?
#d5d8c7 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.47:1 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.