#D1D5CD color
The hex color #D1D5CD is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 83.5% green and 80.4% blue (209, 213, 205).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 9% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 16% 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 14.11:1).
#D1D5CD color codes
| HEX | #D1D5CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 213, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 83.5%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 9%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 4%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.77, -2.8, 3.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.77, 4.46, 128.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.106, 65.552, 67.179) | |
| Decimal | 13751757 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D5CD, 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 #D1D5CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D5CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.11:1 | 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 #D1D5CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d4cdProtanopia
no red cones#d5d4cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1d4d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d5cd; }
.text { color: #d1d5cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d5cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 213 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d5cd, #cdd5cd); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#d5d5ceKefir#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#dadad1Alaska#c8d0caInfusion#d6d7d2Fog#c7cfc7Murmur#cfcfc4Pastel Gray
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1D5CD?
- #D1D5CD is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D5CD?
- The RGB value is 209, 213, 205: 209 red, 213 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D5CD?
- The complementary color is #D1CDD5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D5CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.11:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.