Gliding Feather color: hex code #D7D8D9
Gliding Feather has the hex code #D7D8D9. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 84.7% green and 85.1% blue (215, 216, 217).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 3% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.71:1).
Gliding Feather (#D7D8D9) color codes
| HEX | #D7D8D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 216, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 84.7%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 3%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 1%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.29, -0.16, -0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.29, 0.63, 255.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.102, 68.568, 75.437) | |
| Decimal | 14145753 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Gliding Feather, 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 #D7D8D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7D8D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.71:1 | 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 #D7D8D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d8d9Protanopia
no red cones#d7d8d9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7d8d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7d8d9; }
.text { color: #d7d8d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7d8d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 216 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7d8d9, #d7d7d9); }Similar colors
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See #D7D8D9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D7D8D9?
- #D7D8D9 is a light gray known as Gliding Feather. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Gliding Feather?
- The RGB value is 215, 216, 217: 215 red, 216 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Gliding Feather?
- The complementary color is #D9D8D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7D8D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.71:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.