Disco Ball color: hex code #D4D4D4
Disco Ball has the hex code #D4D4D4. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 83.1% green and 83.1% blue (212, 212, 212).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.17:1).
Disco Ball (#D4D4D4) color codes
| HEX | #D4D4D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 212, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 83.1%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.91, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.91, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.577, 65.837, 71.686) | |
| Decimal | 13948116 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Disco Ball, 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 #D4D4D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4D4D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.17:1 | 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 #D4D4D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d4d4Protanopia
no red cones#d4d4d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d4d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4d4d4; }
.text { color: #d4d4d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4d4d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 212 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4d4d4, #d4d4d4); }Similar colors
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See #D4D4D4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D4D4D4?
- #D4D4D4 is a light gray known as Disco Ball. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Disco Ball?
- The RGB value is 212, 212, 212: 212 red, 212 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Disco Ball?
- The complementary color is #D4D4D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4D4D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.17:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.