#DAD8D6 Hex Color
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Pale grey with a faint warm undertone, #dad8d6 sits just off white and reads as colorless and airy. That near-neutrality makes it a dependable base layer for minimal layouts, architecture visuals, and interface backgrounds where plain white feels too sharp. Black text on it clears WCAG AA at roughly 14.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy or terracotta to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #dad8d6
What is #dad8d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad8d6 is rgb(218, 216, 214), in HSL hsl(30, 5%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dad8d6?
Deep navy and charcoal give #dad8d6 a professional edge, while terracotta or olive add warmth without clashing with its faint warm undertone. Avoid pale pastels, which wash out against it.
Is #dad8d6 readable on white or black?
#dad8d6 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.77:1 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.