#D1CDC6 color
The hex color #D1CDC6 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 80.4% green and 77.6% blue (209, 205, 198).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 11% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 5% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Argento (#CECAC3), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.26:1).
#D1CDC6 color codes
| HEX | #D1CDC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 205, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 80.4%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 11%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 5%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.54, 0.14, 3.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.54, 3.97, 87.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.317, 61.295, 62.174) | |
| Decimal | 13749702 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1CDC6, 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 #D1CDC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1CDC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.26:1 | 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 #D1CDC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcdc6Protanopia
no red cones#d0cec6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3cccbTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1cdc6; }
.text { color: #d1cdc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1cdc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 205 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1cdc6, #d0d1c6); }
Similar colors
#cecac3Argento#cec9c3Misty Haze#cbc9c0Quill Gray#d4d0c5Greybeard#d2d1cdConcrete#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#d2cfc4Silver Birch#d9d6cfTimid White
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1CDC6?
- #D1CDC6 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Argento. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1CDC6?
- The RGB value is 209, 205, 198: 209 red, 205 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1CDC6?
- The complementary color is #C6CAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1CDC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.26:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.