#D0DBDC color
The hex color #D0DBDC is a very light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 85.9% green and 86.3% blue (208, 219, 220).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 15% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Memories of Rain (#D2DDE0), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.85:1).
#D0DBDC color codes
| HEX | #D0DBDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 219, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 85.9%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 15%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.62, -3.5, -1.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.62, 3.92, 206.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.26, 69.24, 77.675) | |
| Decimal | 13687772 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0DBDC, 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 #D0DBDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0DBDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.85:1 | 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 #D0DBDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9dadcProtanopia
no red cones#d7d8dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#cddcdbTritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0dbdc; }
.text { color: #d0dbdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0dbdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 219 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0dbdc, #d0d5dc); }
Similar colors
#d2dde0Memories of Rain#d1dde1Head in the Clouds#cedee2High Sierra#d1e1e4Valley of Tears#d8e4e7Inuit Blue#cfd9deZen#d6e3e7Bare Mintimum#d9e6e8Smoke and Mirrors
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D0DBDC?
- #D0DBDC is a very light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Memories of Rain. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0DBDC?
- The RGB value is 208, 219, 220: 208 red, 219 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0DBDC?
- The complementary color is #DCD1D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0DBDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.85:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.