Santo
Airy and minimal pale bleached grey
Santo is a pale, bleached grey that feels minimal and airy. Because it sits at a high value, it works best as a primary interface background where white feels too stark. Pair it with charcoal typography for excellent legibility, as the hex code #d6d2ce offers a 14.0:1 contrast ratio against black. It provides a stable, professional foundation for clean layout design.
Questions about Santo
What is the hex code for Santo?
Santo is #d6d2ce. In RGB that is rgb(214, 210, 206), in HSL hsl(30, 9%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is Santo #d6d2ce a better background choice than pure white?
Santo #d6d2ce provides a softer, lower-contrast alternative to stark white that reduces eye strain during prolonged screen use. It retains a clean, modern aesthetic while providing a stable, neutral foundation that lets high-contrast elements pop without feeling harsh or clinically cold.
Is Santo readable on white or black?
Santo has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.96:1 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.