#D6D8D2 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated gray with a faint green undertone, #d6d8d2 gives layouts an airy, bleached feel without white’s starkness. Use it as a dominant background for minimalist interfaces, product pages, or architectural layouts. Its soft contrast supports black body text at about 14.6:1. The hex code is #d6d8d2.
Questions about #d6d8d2
What is #d6d8d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d8d2 is rgb(214, 216, 210), in HSL hsl(80, 7%, 84%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 3%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d6d8d2 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, neutral gray because its slight green undertone keeps it away from beige, while its low saturation prevents it from feeling distinctly green in most interfaces and print layouts. Pairing it with muted sage or natural wood can bring out its quiet, organic character.
What colors pair well with #d6d8d2?
Pair #d6d8d2 with a dark neutral or deep blue for clear contrast, or add muted sage and terracotta accents for a softer natural palette that keeps the pale gray from feeling sterile in layouts. Warm wood tones also balance its cool base.
Is #d6d8d2 readable on white or black?
#d6d8d2 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.61:1 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.