#D9EAD3 Hex Color
A delicate and airy pale green
This pale, desaturated green offers a delicate and airy aesthetic. Because #d9ead3 is so light, it reads best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant feature. Pair this hex code with a sharp, dark charcoal or deep forest green to avoid a washed-out appearance. The high contrast allows for clear, readable typography, making it a reliable choice for clean, minimal UI designs.
Questions about #d9ead3
What is #d9ead3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ead3 is rgb(217, 234, 211), in HSL hsl(104, 35%, 87%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 10%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #d9ead3 in a design?
#d9ead3 works best when grounded by dark, high-contrast colors like charcoal or deep forest green. Because this shade is extremely light and desaturated, pairing it with dark text or borders prevents the interface from looking washed out or illegible.
Is #d9ead3 readable on white or black?
#d9ead3 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.66:1 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.