#D2D8CD color
The hex color #D2D8CD is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 84.7% green and 80.4% blue (210, 216, 205).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 12% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.44:1).
#D2D8CD color codes
| HEX | #D2D8CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 216, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 84.7%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 12%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 5%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.62, -4.01, 4.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.62, 6.19, 130.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.152, 67.221, 67.446) | |
| Decimal | 13818061 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2D8CD, 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 #D2D8CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2D8CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | 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 #D2D8CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d9d6ccProtanopia
no red cones#d8d6cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d2d7d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2d8cd; }
.text { color: #d2d8cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2d8cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 216 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2d8cd, #cdd8ce); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#c7cfc7Murmur#dbe0d0Feta#dde3d5Water Lily#c8d0caInfusion#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dadad1Alaska#d9dfcdGin
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D2D8CD?
- #D2D8CD is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2D8CD?
- The RGB value is 210, 216, 205: 210 red, 216 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2D8CD?
- The complementary color is #D3CDD8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2D8CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.44:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.