#D6D9DA Hex Color
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This pale, airy grey works best as a neutral background or a subtle divider. Because it has very low chroma, #d6d9da provides a cleaner, softer alternative to pure white without feeling too sterile. It holds black typography legibly, making it a reliable choice for UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its bleached, delicate quality.
Questions about #d6d9da
What is #d6d9da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d9da is rgb(214, 217, 218), in HSL hsl(195, 5%, 85%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 15%.
When should I use #d6d9da in UI design?
#d6d9da serves as a perfect, non-sterile alternative to pure white for backgrounds and structural dividers. It offers enough contrast to maintain high readability for black or deep charcoal text while preventing the visual harshness often associated with bright white interfaces.
What colors pair best with #d6d9da?
Is #d6d9da readable on white or black?
#d6d9da has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.79:1 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.