#D5D8DC Hex Color
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This pale, bleached grey offers an airy and neutral foundation for modern interfaces. It functions well as a background color where pure white feels too clinical or harsh. Because of its high lightness, black text retains perfect readability against the surface. For a balanced look, pair it with deep charcoal or muted navy. The hex code for this subtle shade is #d5d8dc.
Questions about #d5d8dc
What is #d5d8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d8dc is rgb(213, 216, 220), in HSL hsl(214, 9%, 85%) and in CMYK 3%, 2%, 0%, 14%.
How can #d5d8dc be used effectively in UI design?
#d5d8dc works best as a subtle background color for web interfaces or mobile apps where a standard white feels too clinical. It maintains excellent readability for dark text while providing a soft, modern aesthetic that feels less harsh than pure white.
What colors pair well with #d5d8dc?
Is #d5d8dc readable on white or black?
#d5d8dc has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.