#D3CCC2 color
The hex color #D3CCC2 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 80% green and 76.1% blue (211, 204, 194).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 16% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 8% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Argento (#CECAC3), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#D3CCC2 color codes
| HEX | #D3CCC2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 204, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 80%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 16%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 8%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.34, 0.68, 5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.34, 5.88, 83.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.193, 60.93, 59.724) | |
| Decimal | 13880514 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3CCC2, 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 #D3CCC2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3CCC2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #D3CCC2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfccc1Protanopia
no red cones#d1cec2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6cac9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3ccc2; }
.text { color: #d3ccc2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3ccc2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 204 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3ccc2, #d1d3c2); }
Similar colors
#cecac3Argento#d4d0c5Greybeard#cec9c3Misty Haze#d2cfc4Silver Birch#dcd5c8Polished Limestone#d5d2c7Soy Milk#cbc9c0Quill Gray#dcd7cdSkyvory
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D3CCC2?
- #D3CCC2 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Argento. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3CCC2?
- The RGB value is 211, 204, 194: 211 red, 204 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3CCC2?
- The complementary color is #C2C9D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3CCC2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.