#D6E6EF Hex Color
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Almost gray at first glance, #d6e6ef is a pale blue with barely any saturation. That lightness keeps it airy, which suits calm backgrounds in finance, healthcare, or tech. It can look washed out next to pure white, so ground it with darker tones. The hex code #d6e6ef gives black text about 16.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d6e6ef
What is #d6e6ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6e6ef is rgb(214, 230, 239), in HSL hsl(202, 44%, 89%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #d6e6ef?
Deep navy and slate anchor #d6e6ef and keep it from feeling sterile, while warm accents like terracotta or sand add contrast in a different direction. Dark text colors also perform strongly on this pale background.
Is #d6e6ef a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #d6e6ef reaches about 16.4:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark navy text also passes comfortably.
Does #d6e6ef read warm or cool?
It reads clearly cool, since its undertones lean blue with no red or yellow warmth. Its very low saturation keeps that coolness soft and close to gray rather than sharp.
Is #d6e6ef readable on white or black?
#d6e6ef has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.42:1 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.