#D8E4E4 Hex Color
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#d8e4e4 is a pale, faded cyan with a cool gray cast and very low saturation. Its airy, clean appearance suits spacious interfaces, technology branding, and children’s products. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text, which remains highly readable. The hex code #d8e4e4 brings a delicate, refreshing feel without stark white.
Questions about #d8e4e4
What is #d8e4e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e4e4 is rgb(216, 228, 228), in HSL hsl(180, 18%, 87%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8e4e4?
#d8e4e4 pairs well with charcoal or dark neutral text for clear contrast, while muted green and soft coral accents add warmth without overpowering its pale cyan base in calm interfaces.
Is #d8e4e4 a warm or cool color?
#d8e4e4 reads as a cool color because its pale cyan hue is softened by a gray cast, creating an airy, clean mood rather than the warmth associated with yellow, peach, or earthy beige.
Does #d8e4e4 work as a background?
#d8e4e4 works well as a spacious background because its low saturation feels gentle without the starkness of white, but pair it with charcoal or black text and verify contrast for smaller type and accessibility.
Is #d8e4e4 readable on white or black?
#d8e4e4 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.13:1 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.