#D0CCBD color
The hex color #D0CCBD is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 80% green and 74.1% blue (208, 204, 189).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 17% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 9% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Landing (#D2CFC1), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.05:1).
#D0CCBD color codes
| HEX | #D0CCBD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 204, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 80%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 17%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 9%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.98, -1.22, 7.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.98, 8.06, 98.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.79, 60.27, 56.776) | |
| Decimal | 13683901 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0CCBD, 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 #D0CCBD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0CCBD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.05:1 | 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 #D0CCBD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0cbbcProtanopia
no red cones#d1ccbdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3cac8Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0ccbd; }
.text { color: #d0ccbd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0ccbd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 204 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0ccbd, #cbd0bd); }
Similar colors
#d2cfc1Lunar Landing#cac7b7Chrome White#d2cfc4Silver Birch#d4d0c5Greybeard#d5d2c7Soy Milk#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#dad7c8Fennec Fox#cbc9c0Quill Gray
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D0CCBD?
- #D0CCBD is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Lunar Landing. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0CCBD?
- The RGB value is 208, 204, 189: 208 red, 204 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0CCBD?
- The complementary color is #BDC1D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0CCBD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.05:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.