#D8E9EC Hex Color
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#d8e9ec is a pale, bleached cyan with distinct grey undertones. Its airy feel makes it a solid choice for minimalist UI backgrounds or clean tech branding. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal for high legibility, as black text achieves excellent contrast against this light surface. It can look washed out next to pure white, so use it as a base to anchor bolder primary colors.
Questions about #d8e9ec
What is #d8e9ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8e9ec is rgb(216, 233, 236), in HSL hsl(189, 34%, 89%) and in CMYK 8%, 1%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What is the best way to use #d8e9ec in a design?
Use #d8e9ec to ground bolder, primary colors in a design layout rather than using it alongside pure white. Its greyish, bleached appearance can look washed out next to bright whites, so treat it as a muted, stabilizing foundation.
Is #d8e9ec readable on white or black?
#d8e9ec has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.