#D8D7D3 Hex Color
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Cloudy is a pale, bleached grey that feels airy and neutral. Because it sits at a light value, it functions best as a background tone that grounds bolder design elements. Black text remains highly legible against this shade, making it a practical choice for clean, minimal interfaces. The hex code for this subtle color is #d8d7d3, which pairs well with charcoal or soft, muted earth tones.
Questions about Cloudy
What is the hex code for Cloudy?
Cloudy is #d8d7d3. In RGB that is rgb(216, 215, 211), in HSL hsl(48, 6%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 15%.
Is #d8d7d3 a good choice for interface design?
Cloudy #d8d7d3 is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it provides just enough separation from pure white while maintaining high contrast for charcoal or black text. Its neutral quality prevents color clashes, making it ideal for clean, modern interface design.
What colors pair well with Cloudy?
This shade pairs best with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to ground the design. For a softer look, it also complements muted earth tones like sage or dusty rose without competing for visual attention.
Is Cloudy readable on white or black?
Cloudy has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.58:1 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.