#D3C7C8 color
The hex color #D3C7C8 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 78% green and 78.4% blue (211, 199, 200).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 12% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 5% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Dangerous Robot (#CBC5C6), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.77:1).
#D3C7C8 color codes
| HEX | #D3C7C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 199, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 78%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 12%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 6%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.22, 4.35, 1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.22, 4.46, 12.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.711, 58.866, 62.954) | |
| Decimal | 13879240 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3C7C8, 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 #D3C7C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3C7C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.77:1 | 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 #D3C7C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c9c8Protanopia
no red cones#cbcbc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6c6c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3c7c8; }
.text { color: #d3c7c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3c7c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 199 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3c7c8, #d3ccc7); }
Similar colors
#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#e1d2d5Secret Blush#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#c4b9b8Nebulous#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D3C7C8?
- #D3C7C8 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Dangerous Robot. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3C7C8?
- The RGB value is 211, 199, 200: 211 red, 199 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3C7C8?
- The complementary color is #C7D3D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3C7C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.77:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.