Silken Pebble color: hex code #D0D0C9
Silken Pebble has the hex code #D0D0C9. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 81.6% green and 78.8% blue (208, 208, 201).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 7% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.55:1).
Silken Pebble (#D0D0C9) color codes
| HEX | #D0D0C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 208, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 81.6%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 7%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 3%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.3, -1.25, 3.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.3, 3.69, 109.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.109, 62.739, 64.243) | |
| Decimal | 13684937 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silken Pebble, 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 #D0D0C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0D0C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.55:1 | 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 #D0D0C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1cfc9Protanopia
no red cones#d2d0c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1cfceTritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0d0c9; }
.text { color: #d0d0c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0d0c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 208 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0d0c9, #cdd0c9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
See #D0D0C9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D0D0C9?
- #D0D0C9 is a light gray known as Silken Pebble. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silken Pebble?
- The RGB value is 208, 208, 201: 208 red, 208 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silken Pebble?
- The complementary color is #C9C9D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0D0C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.55:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.