#D9E9F3 Hex Color
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Reach for #d9e9f3 when a dashboard, healthcare app, or finance site needs a background softer than white. This pale blue sits so close to gray that its low saturation gives it a steady, grown-up feel. Let it work as the dominant base in a 60/30/10 layout, with navy or slate accents carrying the weight. Black text reads clearly on top, with contrast near 16.9:1.
Questions about #d9e9f3
What is #d9e9f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9e9f3 is rgb(217, 233, 243), in HSL hsl(203, 52%, 90%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #d9e9f3?
Navy and slate supply the depth #d9e9f3 lacks on its own, while a warm accent like terracotta stops the palette from feeling cold. Treat it as the base and keep darker tones in supporting roles.
Is #d9e9f3 readable on white or black?
#d9e9f3 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.90:1 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.