#D2D7D6 color
The hex color #D2D7D6 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 84.3% green and 83.9% blue (210, 215, 214).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 6% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Olympus White (#D4D8D7), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.43:1).
#D2D7D6 color codes
| HEX | #D2D7D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 215, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 84.3%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 6%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 2%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.58, -1.88, -0.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.58, 1.88, 183.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.014, 67.157, 73.248) | |
| Decimal | 13817814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D7D6, 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 #D2D7D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D7D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.43:1 | 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 #D2D7D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d6d6Protanopia
no red cones#d5d6d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1d7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d7d6; }
.text { color: #d2d7d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d7d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 215 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d7d6, #d2d6d7); }
Similar colors
#d4d8d7Olympus White#d1d4d1Sterling#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#d6d7d2Fog#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D2D7D6?
- #D2D7D6 is a light gray, closest to the named color Olympus White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D7D6?
- The RGB value is 210, 215, 214: 210 red, 215 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D7D6?
- The complementary color is #D7D2D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D7D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.43:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.