#D1D6DF color
The hex color #D1D6DF is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 83.9% green and 87.5% blue (209, 214, 223).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 18% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Steam Bath (#CCD0DA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.4:1).
#D1D6DF color codes
| HEX | #D1D6DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 214, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 83.9%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 18%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 6%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.49, 0, -5.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.49, 5.01, 269.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.658, 66.976, 79.372) | |
| Decimal | 13752031 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D6DF, 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 #D1D6DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D6DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.4:1 | 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 #D1D6DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d6dfProtanopia
no red cones#d2d5dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ced8d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d6df; }
.text { color: #d1d6df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d6df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 214 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d6df, #d3d1df); }
Similar colors
#ccd0daSteam Bath#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#d3dbe2Skyscraper#dadbe2Muffled White#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#c6cedaSteel Mist
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1D6DF?
- #D1D6DF is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Steam Bath. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D6DF?
- The RGB value is 209, 214, 223: 209 red, 214 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D6DF?
- The complementary color is #DFDAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D6DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.4:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.