#D5DEC6 Hex Color
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Reach for #d5dec6 when a plain white background feels too cold. This pale lime sits close to grey, faded and airy, which suits minimal layouts, wellness branding, and nature themes. Its low saturation can wash out next to white, so use it as a dominant base with darker accents. The hex code #d5dec6 also gives black text a strong 15.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d5dec6
What is #d5dec6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5dec6 is rgb(213, 222, 198), in HSL hsl(83, 27%, 82%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 11%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #d5dec6?
#d5dec6 flatters deep charcoal and muted plum, which give its faded lime body without competing. Warm taupe and soft clay also work for calmer, earthy palettes.
Is #d5dec6 readable on white or black?
#d5dec6 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.