#D2D6C9 color
The hex color #D2D6C9 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 83.9% green and 78.8% blue (210, 214, 201).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 14% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.2:1).
#D2D6C9 color codes
| HEX | #D2D6C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 214, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 83.9%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 14%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 6%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85, -3.68, 5.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85, 6.99, 121.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.166, 66.012, 64.766) | |
| Decimal | 13817545 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D6C9, 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 #D2D6C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D6C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.2:1 | 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 #D2D6C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d4c8Protanopia
no red cones#d7d4c9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3d4d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d6c9; }
.text { color: #d2d6c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d6c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 214 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d6c9, #cbd6c9); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#d0d1c1Wishing Well#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dbe0d0Feta#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#dad9ceFeather#d9dfcdGin#dde3d5Water Lily
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D2D6C9?
- #D2D6C9 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D6C9?
- The RGB value is 210, 214, 201: 210 red, 214 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D6C9?
- The complementary color is #CDC9D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D6C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.2:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.