#D8D5D4 Hex Color
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This light, bleached grey offers a soft alternative to pure white. Because it provides high contrast for standard black text, #d8d5d4 functions well as a neutral background for minimalist interfaces. Be careful with large blocks of this shade, as it can occasionally look washed out. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or navy accents to anchor the overall design palette.
Questions about #d8d5d4
What is #d8d5d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8d5d4 is rgb(216, 213, 212), in HSL hsl(15, 5%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can I make #d8d5d4 look less washed out in my design?
Is #d8d5d4 readable on white or black?
#d8d5d4 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.38:1 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.