#D0D6DF color
The hex color #D0D6DF is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 83.9% green and 87.5% blue (208, 214, 223).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 19% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Ephemeral Blue (#CBD4DF), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.37:1).
#D0D6DF color codes
| HEX | #D0D6DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 214, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 83.9%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 19%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 7%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.42, -0.33, -5.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.42, 5.14, 266.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.376, 66.83, 79.358) | |
| Decimal | 13686495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0D6DF, 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 #D0D6DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0D6DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.37:1 | 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 #D0D6DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d6dfProtanopia
no red cones#d2d5dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#cdd8d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0d6df; }
.text { color: #d0d6df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0d6df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 214 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0d6df, #d2d0df); }
Similar colors
#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#ccd0daSteam Bath#d3dbe2Skyscraper#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#c7d1dbMemory Lane#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#c6cedaSteel Mist#d1dce8Ice Desert
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D0D6DF?
- #D0D6DF is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Ephemeral Blue. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0D6DF?
- The RGB value is 208, 214, 223: 208 red, 214 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0D6DF?
- The complementary color is #DFD9D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0D6DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.37:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.