#D5E2D8 Hex Color
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#d5e2d8 is a bleached, grayish-green that mimics the look of faded organic materials. The hex code for this soft tone is #d5e2d8. It functions best as a background in minimalist UI design. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade with a 15.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to anchor the composition and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #d5e2d8
What is #d5e2d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5e2d8 is rgb(213, 226, 216), in HSL hsl(134, 18%, 86%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 4%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5e2d8?
Because #d5e2d8 is such a desaturated, pale green, it benefits from the weight of deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. These darker colors provide the necessary visual anchor, preventing the composition from feeling too airy or washed out.
Is #d5e2d8 a good choice for text?
While #d5e2d8 works perfectly as a background color, it is far too light to support readable text on its own. Always use a dark, high-contrast foreground color like black or deep navy to ensure your design remains accessible and easy to read.
Is #d5e2d8 readable on white or black?
#d5e2d8 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.69:1 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.