#D6E1E9 Hex Color
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Pale blue-gray #d6e1e9 has a faded, delicate quality, with cool gray undertones and enough lightness to create open space. The hex code works well as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Pair it with black text for clear contrast; beside white, it can look washed out and lose definition.
Questions about #d6e1e9
What is #d6e1e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6e1e9 is rgb(214, 225, 233), in HSL hsl(205, 30%, 88%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d6e1e9 read as a warm or cool color?
#d6e1e9 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue and green components exceed red, and its low saturation softens that cool cast into a pale, restrained surface suited to calm layouts, open space, and practical interface design.
How should designers use #d6e1e9 in a palette?
Use #d6e1e9 as a broad background or supporting surface, pairing it with near-black text and a darker accent to build hierarchy in dashboards, forms, and healthcare layouts where its pale, muted finish keeps content feeling open. Large areas beside white may look washed out.
Is #d6e1e9 readable on white or black?
#d6e1e9 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.80:1 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.