#D2D3CD color
The hex color #D2D3CD is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 82.7% green and 80.4% blue (210, 211, 205).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 6% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Kefir (#D5D5CE), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.94:1).
#D2D3CD color codes
| HEX | #D2D3CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 211, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 82.7%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 6%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 3%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.33, -1.42, 2.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.33, 3.18, 116.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.89, 64.698, 67.026) | |
| Decimal | 13816781 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D3CD, 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 #D2D3CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D3CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | 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 #D2D3CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d2cdProtanopia
no red cones#d4d2cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d3d2d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d3cd; }
.text { color: #d2d3cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d3cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 211 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d3cd, #cfd3cd); }
Similar colors
#d5d5ceKefir#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#d6d7d2Fog#d6d6d1Modern Monument#d1d4d1Sterling#d2d1cdConcrete#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d8d8d4Whispering Smoke
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D2D3CD?
- #D2D3CD is a light gray, closest to the named color Kefir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D3CD?
- The RGB value is 210, 211, 205: 210 red, 211 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D3CD?
- The complementary color is #CECDD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D3CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.94:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.