#D8E8D8 Hex Color
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A pale green faded almost to gray, with just enough tint to read soft instead of sterile. The hex code #d8e8d8 suits eco, wellness, and pharmacy backgrounds where plain white feels too stark. It flatters deeper tones like forest green and charcoal, which keep it from washing out. Black text hits about 16.5:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d8e8d8
What is #d8e8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e8d8 is rgb(216, 232, 216), in HSL hsl(120, 26%, 88%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 7%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #d8e8d8?
Deeper greens like forest or pine give #d8e8d8 something to sit against, and charcoal keeps text readable. A warm accent like terracotta adds contrast without breaking the natural feel.
Is #d8e8d8 readable on white or black?
#d8e8d8 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.45:1 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.