#D9E1E4 Hex Color
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#d9e1e4 is a pale, cool-leaning grey that functions as a crisp neutral. Its high lightness keeps interfaces airy, though it can appear washed out against pure white backgrounds. Pair this color with charcoal or navy to create strong, readable contrast. The hex code #d9e1e4 provides excellent legibility for black body text, making it a reliable choice for minimal UI design.
Questions about #d9e1e4
What is #d9e1e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9e1e4 is rgb(217, 225, 228), in HSL hsl(196, 17%, 87%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 11%.
How does #d9e1e4 perform in UI design?
Does #d9e1e4 lean warm or cool?
#d9e1e4 is distinctly cool-leaning due to its subtle blue undertones, which prevent it from looking like a flat or dirty grey. This coolness helps it feel modern and crisp rather than industrial, especially when viewed on bright, high-resolution screens.
Is #d9e1e4 readable on white or black?
#d9e1e4 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.84:1 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.