#D9D1E0 Hex Color
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A pale, almost grey lavender that works as a soft background. #d9d1e0 reads airy and delicate, so it suits minimalist layouts and confectionery branding. Its lightness means dark text matters: black type hits about 14.1:1 contrast, comfortably above WCAG AA. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a richer feel, since it can look washed out beside plain white.
Questions about #d9d1e0
What is #d9d1e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d1e0 is rgb(217, 209, 224), in HSL hsl(272, 19%, 85%) and in CMYK 3%, 7%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9d1e0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted burgundy all read richer against #d9d1e0 than camel or cream do. Its grey undertone keeps pairings from looking sugary.
Does #d9d1e0 pass WCAG AA for text backgrounds?
Black text on #d9d1e0 reaches about 14.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 AA threshold, so it works behind small body text. White text is too low at around 1.5:1.
What mood does #d9d1e0 convey?
It reads delicate and airy, closer to a bleached lilac than a saturated purple. That softness suits confectionery, wellness, and minimalist layouts, though large fields of it can feel washed out without darker anchors.
Is #d9d1e0 readable on white or black?
#d9d1e0 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.14:1 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.