#D8E2EC Hex Color
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Healthcare sites and finance dashboards often reach for this pale blue as a page background. The hex code #d8e2ec is so light and muted it reads almost grey, giving layouts an airy, dependable feel. It flatters deep navy accents, and black text sits on top comfortably at about 16:1 contrast. Just note it can wash out beside plain white, so define edges with borders.
Questions about #d8e2ec
What is #d8e2ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e2ec is rgb(216, 226, 236), in HSL hsl(210, 34%, 89%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8e2ec?
Deep navy and slate blue ground this pale shade, while a small terracotta accent adds unexpected warmth. Use navy borders or headers where #d8e2ec sits next to plain white, since the two light tones can blur together.
Is #d8e2ec readable on white or black?
#d8e2ec has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.00:1 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.