#D8E1EF Hex Color
A delicate blue for open spaces
A pale, muted blue with a cool gray undertone, #d8e1ef feels delicate, clean, and airy without becoming stark. The hex code works well as a dominant background for finance, healthcare, technology, and spacious interfaces. Use charcoal or navy for readable type; black text reaches about 15.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d8e1ef
What is #d8e1ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e1ef is rgb(216, 225, 239), in HSL hsl(217, 42%, 89%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #d8e1ef?
Does #d8e1ef read as warm or cool?
#d8e1ef reads as a cool blue because its high lightness is softened by a gray undertone rather than yellow or red warmth. That restrained cast gives it a clean, controlled mood, though bright white can make it look washed out.
Is #d8e1ef readable on white or black?
#d8e1ef has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.93:1 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.