#D8D8D9 Hex Color
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This pale, neutral grey offers a clean and restrained aesthetic for minimal design systems. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it works best as a subtle background rather than a main color. Pair #d8d8d9 with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its excellent contrast ratio. The hex code #d8d8d9 creates an airy, sophisticated surface that feels far less sterile than pure white.
Questions about #d8d8d9
What is #d8d8d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8d8d9 is rgb(216, 216, 217), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d8d8d9 read as a warm or cool neutral?
#d8d8d9 acts as a cool-leaning neutral because the blue channel is ever so slightly higher than the red and green values. This subtle blue undertone keeps it from feeling muddy, making it a great alternative to flat, sterile off-whites.
Is #d8d8d9 readable on white or black?
#d8d8d9 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.74:1 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.