#D2D1D5 color
The hex color #D2D1D5 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 82% green and 83.5% blue (210, 209, 213).
Its hue angle is 255°, with 5% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Rapunzel Silver (#D2D2D4), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.82:1).
#D2D1D5 color codes
| HEX | #D2D1D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 209, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 82%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(255, 5%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(255, 2%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.02, 1.07, -1.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.02, 2.14, 300.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.387, 64.107, 72.078) | |
| Decimal | 13816277 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D1D5, 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 #D2D1D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D1D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.82:1 | 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 #D2D1D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d2d5Protanopia
no red cones#d0d1d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2d2d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d1d5; }
.text { color: #d2d1d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d1d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 209 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d1d5, #d4d1d5); }
Similar colors
#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#c8c8ccNimbus Cloud#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#d3d3d3Light Gray
Questions
- What color is #D2D1D5?
- #D2D1D5 is a light gray, closest to the named color Rapunzel Silver. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D1D5?
- The RGB value is 210, 209, 213: 210 red, 209 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D1D5?
- The complementary color is #D4D5D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D1D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.82:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.