#D9DFE7 Hex Color
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#d9dfe7 is a pale, desaturated blue-gray with a cool, bleached appearance. Its lightness creates an airy, clean mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and minimalist interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or navy text, since black text achieves about 15.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #d9dfe7.
Questions about #d9dfe7
What is #d9dfe7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9dfe7 is rgb(217, 223, 231), in HSL hsl(214, 23%, 88%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9dfe7?
Does #d9dfe7 read as a warm or cool color?
#d9dfe7 reads as a cool color because its pale gray base carries a subdued blue undertone. That bleached quality creates an airy, orderly mood, making it effective for calm backgrounds, dashboards, healthcare layouts, and minimalist interfaces.
Is #d9dfe7 readable on white or black?
#d9dfe7 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.65:1 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.