#D2D6DC color
The hex color #D2D6DC is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 83.9% green and 86.3% blue (210, 214, 220).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 13% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Grain of Salt (#D8DBE1), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.39:1).
#D2D6DC color codes
| HEX | #D2D6DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 214, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 83.9%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 13%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 3%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.48, -0.24, -3.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.48, 3.43, 266) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.541, 66.962, 77.274) | |
| Decimal | 13817564 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D6DC, 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 #D2D6DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D6DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.39:1 | 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 #D2D6DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d6dcProtanopia
no red cones#d3d5dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0d7d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d6dc; }
.text { color: #d2d6dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d6dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 214 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d6dc, #d3d2dc); }
Similar colors
#d8dbe1Grain of Salt#d3dbe2Skyscraper#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dadbe2Muffled White#ccd0daSteam Bath#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#cbd4dfEphemeral Blue
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D2D6DC?
- #D2D6DC is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Grain of Salt. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D6DC?
- The RGB value is 210, 214, 220: 210 red, 214 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D6DC?
- The complementary color is #DCD8D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D6DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.39:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.