#D8E8E5 Hex Color
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Reach for pale teal #d8e8e5 when plain white feels too stark but you still want air in a layout. This almost-grey shade works best as a large background or base layer, which is why it suits wellness, healthcare, and minimal interfaces. Its low saturation keeps things clean, though it can wash out beside pure white, so give it darker neighbors to lean on. Black text on #d8e8e5 reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #d8e8e5
What is #d8e8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e8e5 is rgb(216, 232, 229), in HSL hsl(169, 26%, 88%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 1%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8e8e5?
Deep slate blue and charcoal give #d8e8e5 the contrast its pale tone needs, while warm terracotta adds heat to an otherwise cool palette. Keep pairings muted so this faded teal does not look washed out.
Is #d8e8e5 readable on white or black?
#d8e8e5 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.59:1 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.