#d1d9e6
#d1d9e6 is rgb(209, 217, 230), or hsl(217, 30%, 86%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-300 (#d1d5dc), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.42:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 14.78:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 12.56:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.29:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #d1d9e6 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #d1d9e6 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #4ecdc4
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.36:1
Not for normal text - #6d5dfc
Used together in Neumorphism.
3.20:1
Not for normal text - #e0e5ec
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.12:1
Not for normal text - #ff6b6b
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.95:1
Not for normal text - #ffe66d
Used together in Neumorphism.
1.14:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #d1d9e6: 14.78:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #d1d9e6.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #d1d9e6 as the secondary color, following the Neumorphism style: rgb(209, 217, 230), nearest Tailwind token gray-300. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.42:1 on white, 14.78:1 on black).
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Questions about #d1d9e6
What color is #d1d9e6?
#d1d9e6 is rgb(209, 217, 230), or hsl(217, 30%, 86%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is gray-300 (#d1d5dc), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #d1d9e6?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #d1d9e6: 14.78:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #d1d9e6 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#d1d9e6], text-[#d1d9e6], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.