#D2CDBE color
The hex color #D2CDBE is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 80.4% green and 74.5% blue (210, 205, 190).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 18% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 10% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Lunar Landing (#D2CFC1), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.22:1).
#D2CDBE color codes
| HEX | #D2CDBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 205, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 80.4%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 18%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.42, -0.86, 8.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.42, 8.12, 96.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.703, 61.082, 57.455) | |
| Decimal | 13815230 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2CDBE, 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 #D2CDBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2CDBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | 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 #D2CDBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1ccbdProtanopia
no red cones#d2cebeDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6cac9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2cdbe; }
.text { color: #d2cdbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2cdbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 205 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2cdbe, #cdd2be); }
Similar colors
#d2cfc1Lunar Landing#d2cfc4Silver Birch#d4d0c5Greybeard#cac7b7Chrome White#d5d2c7Soy Milk#d9cfbeBuff It#dad7c8Fennec Fox#dcd5c8Polished Limestone
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D2CDBE?
- #D2CDBE is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Lunar Landing. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2CDBE?
- The RGB value is 210, 205, 190: 210 red, 205 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2CDBE?
- The complementary color is #BEC3D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2CDBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.22:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.