#D7EEF1 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, bleached cyan sits on the edge of grey, offering a clean and airy aesthetic. Because of its light luminosity, #d7eef1 works best as a spacious UI background where it provides excellent contrast for black text. It lacks the saturation of a true blue, so pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded look rather than overwhelming it with other pastels.
Questions about #d7eef1
What is #d7eef1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7eef1 is rgb(215, 238, 241), in HSL hsl(187, 48%, 89%) and in CMYK 11%, 1%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #d7eef1?
Is #d7eef1 suitable for text on a white background?
Avoid using #d7eef1 for body text, as its extreme lightness creates poor legibility against standard white or off-white backgrounds. It functions best as a spacious, atmospheric UI background or subtle accent where black or dark grey text can provide necessary readability.
Is #d7eef1 readable on white or black?
#d7eef1 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.38:1 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.