#D1D0B9 color
The hex color #D1D0B9 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 81.6% green and 72.5% blue (209, 208, 185).
Its hue angle is 58°, with 21% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Tropical Fog (#CBCAB6), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.43:1).
#D1D0B9 color codes
| HEX | #D1D0B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 208, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 81.6%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 21%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(58, 11%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83, -3.6, 11.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83, 12.1, 107.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.606, 62.17, 54.855) | |
| Decimal | 13750457 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D0B9, 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 #D1D0B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D0B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.43:1 | 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 #D1D0B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4ceb8Protanopia
no red cones#d5cfbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5cdc9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d0b9; }
.text { color: #d1d0b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d0b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 208 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d0b9, #c6d1b9); }
Similar colors
#cbcab6Tropical Fog#d5d7bfMedlar#d0d1c1Wishing Well#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#daddc3Planet Earth#dedfc9Sip of Mint#cac7b7Chrome White#e0dcc8Oatmeal
Questions
- What color is #D1D0B9?
- #D1D0B9 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Tropical Fog. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D0B9?
- The RGB value is 209, 208, 185: 209 red, 208 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D0B9?
- The complementary color is #B9BAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D0B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.43:1 and white text 1.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.