#D1D8D6 color
The hex color #D1D8D6 is a very light, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 84.7% green and 83.9% blue (209, 216, 214).
Its hue angle is 163°, with 8% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Olympus White (#D4D8D7), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.5:1).
#D1D8D6 color codes
| HEX | #D1D8D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 216, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 84.7%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 8%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(163, 3%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.77, -2.73, 0.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.77, 2.74, 176.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.986, 67.522, 73.32) | |
| Decimal | 13752534 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1D8D6, 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 #D1D8D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1D8D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.5:1 | 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 #D1D8D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d7d6Protanopia
no red cones#d6d6d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d0d8d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1d8d6; }
.text { color: #d1d8d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1d8d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 216 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1d8d6, #d1d7d8); }
Similar colors
#d4d8d7Olympus White#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d1d4d1Sterling#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#d6d7d2Fog#d2dde0Memories of Rain#c8d0caInfusion
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D1D8D6?
- #D1D8D6 is a very light, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Olympus White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1D8D6?
- The RGB value is 209, 216, 214: 209 red, 216 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1D8D6?
- The complementary color is #D8D1D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1D8D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.5:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.