Blowing Smoke color: hex code #D2D1D0
Blowing Smoke has the hex code #D2D1D0. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 82% green and 81.6% blue (210, 209, 208).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 2% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.77:1).
Blowing Smoke (#D2D1D0) color codes
| HEX | #D2D1D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 209, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 82%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 2%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 1%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.89, 0.16, 0.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.89, 0.64, 75.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.762, 63.857, 68.787) | |
| Decimal | 13816272 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blowing Smoke, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D2D1D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D1D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D2D1D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d1d0Protanopia
no red cones#d2d1d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2d1d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d1d0; }
.text { color: #d2d1d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d1d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 209 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d1d0, #d2d2d0); }Similar colors
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See #D2D1D0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D2D1D0?
- #D2D1D0 is a light gray known as Blowing Smoke. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blowing Smoke?
- The RGB value is 210, 209, 208: 210 red, 209 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blowing Smoke?
- The complementary color is #D0D1D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D1D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.77:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.