#D5E4DE Hex Color
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Reach for this pale teal when a wellness page or healthcare interface needs a background softer than white. The hex code #d5e4de sits close to gray, with a faint green undertone that reads airy and clean. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm without feeling cold. Charcoal text on it hits about 16:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #d5e4de
What is #d5e4de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5e4de is rgb(213, 228, 222), in HSL hsl(156, 22%, 86%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 3%, 11%.
What text color works best on #d5e4de?
Black text gives the strongest contrast at roughly 16:1, well past the 4.5:1 threshold WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark gray also works, but save light text for darker surfaces.
What colors pair well with #d5e4de?
Deep navy or charcoal ground its lightness, and a small terracotta accent adds warmth without breaking the calm. Let it dominate as the base in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #d5e4de readable on white or black?
#d5e4de has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.98:1 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.