#D1D4D6 color
The hex color #D1D4D6 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 83.1% green and 83.9% blue (209, 212, 214).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 6% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Gliding Feather (#D7D8D9), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.1:1).
#D1D4D6 color codes
| HEX | #D1D4D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 212, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 83.1%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 6%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 2%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.74, -0.65, -1.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.74, 1.49, 244.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.973, 65.497, 72.983) | |
| Decimal | 13751510 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D4D6, 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 #D1D4D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D4D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | 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 #D1D4D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d4d6Protanopia
no red cones#d2d3d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0d5d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d4d6; }
.text { color: #d1d4d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d4d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 212 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d4d6, #d1d2d6); }
Similar colors
#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#d4d4d4Disco Ball#d3d3d3Light Gray#d3d3d3Pinball#cfcfcfSilver Eagle#cbcdcdIron Fist
Questions
- What color is #D1D4D6?
- #D1D4D6 is a light gray, closest to the named color Gliding Feather. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D4D6?
- The RGB value is 209, 212, 214: 209 red, 212 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D4D6?
- The complementary color is #D6D3D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D4D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.1:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.