#D2D3CB color
The hex color #D2D3CB is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 82.7% green and 79.6% blue (210, 211, 203).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 8% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Kefir (#D5D5CE), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.92:1).
#D2D3CB color codes
| HEX | #D2D3CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 211, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 82.7%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 8%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 4%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.28, -1.77, 3.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.28, 4.22, 114.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.65, 64.602, 65.763) | |
| Decimal | 13816779 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D3CB, 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 #D2D3CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D3CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.92:1 | 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 #D2D3CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d2cbProtanopia
no red cones#d4d2cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3d2d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d3cb; }
.text { color: #d2d3cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d3cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 211 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d3cb, #ced3cb); }
Similar colors
#d5d5ceKefir#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#d6d7d2Fog#dadad1Alaska#d6d6d1Modern Monument#d4d8ceLuna#dad9ceFeather
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D2D3CB?
- #D2D3CB is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Kefir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D3CB?
- The RGB value is 210, 211, 203: 210 red, 211 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D3CB?
- The complementary color is #CCCBD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D3CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.92:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.