#D5D8DE Hex Color
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This pale, cool-toned grey offers a clean, neutral foundation for minimal interface design. Because #d5d8de sits at such high lightness, it pairs best with dark charcoal text to ensure strong readability. As a hex code, #d5d8de excels when used as a subtle background, preventing the stark, clinical feeling that pure white often creates in digital workspaces.
Questions about #d5d8de
What is #d5d8de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d8de is rgb(213, 216, 222), in HSL hsl(220, 12%, 85%) and in CMYK 4%, 3%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #d5d8de in my design?
#d5d8de works exceptionally well as a primary background color for digital workspaces or minimal web layouts. Its high lightness keeps the UI feeling airy and open, while its subtle blue-grey undertone feels more premium and intentional than standard, flat white.
What text color pairs best with #d5d8de?
Deep charcoal or near-black text offers the best readability against #d5d8de. Because this is a very pale shade, using a high-contrast dark color for your typography is essential to maintain accessibility and ensure your content remains easy to read.
Is #d5d8de readable on white or black?
#d5d8de has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.70:1 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.