#D1D4CB color
The hex color #D1D4CB is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 83.1% green and 79.6% blue (209, 212, 203).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 9% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.99:1).
#D1D4CB color codes
| HEX | #D1D4CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 212, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 83.1%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 9%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 4%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.46, -2.64, 4.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.46, 4.87, 122.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.616, 64.954, 65.832) | |
| Decimal | 13751499 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D4CB, 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 #D1D4CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D4CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | 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 #D1D4CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d3cbProtanopia
no red cones#d5d3cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d2d3d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d4cb; }
.text { color: #d1d4cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d4cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 212 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d4cb, #ccd4cb); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#d5d5ceKefir#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#dadad1Alaska#dad9ceFeather#d6d7d2Fog#c7cfc7Murmur
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1D4CB?
- #D1D4CB is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D4CB?
- The RGB value is 209, 212, 203: 209 red, 212 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D4CB?
- The complementary color is #CECBD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D4CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.99:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.