#D8E5DE Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated green carries a delicate, bleached quality that works well for clean, minimalist backgrounds. Because it is so light, it creates high contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for web interfaces. The hex code for this color is #d8e5de. Pair it with charcoal grays instead of stark white to avoid a washed out appearance. It brings a grounded feel to organic branding projects.
Questions about #d8e5de
What is #d8e5de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e5de is rgb(216, 229, 222), in HSL hsl(148, 20%, 87%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 3%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #d8e5de?
Because #d8e5de is extremely light and desaturated, it works best with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to anchor the composition. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of contrast can make your text difficult to read.
Is #d8e5de readable on white or black?
#d8e5de has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.18:1 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.