#D5DBD9 Hex Color
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This pale grey carries a faint, greenish undertone that reads clean and neutral on screens. Because it is so light, #d5dbd9 works best as a background color for minimalist interfaces rather than fine typography. It offers enough contrast for black text while staying soft enough to prevent eye strain. Use this hex code as a subtle base to ground warmer, more vivid accent colors.
Questions about #d5dbd9
What is #d5dbd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5dbd9 is rgb(213, 219, 217), in HSL hsl(160, 8%, 85%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d5dbd9 function as a neutral or a cool color?
While #d5dbd9 appears as a neutral pale grey, it contains faint green undertones that lean slightly cool. This makes it a sophisticated alternative to stark whites or standard flat greys when you want a more organic, grounded interface background.
What colors pair well with the subtle tones of #d5dbd9?
Is #d5dbd9 readable on white or black?
#d5dbd9 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.96:1 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.