#D3D2DC color
The hex color #D3D2DC is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 82.4% green and 86.3% blue (211, 210, 220).
Its hue angle is 246°, with 13% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.02:1).
#D3D2DC color codes
| HEX | #D3D2DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 210, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 82.4%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(246, 13%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(246, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.54, 2.19, -4.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.54, 5.28, 294.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.826, 65.109, 76.954) | |
| Decimal | 13882076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3D2DC, 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 #D3D2DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3D2DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.02:1 | 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 #D3D2DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0d3ddProtanopia
no red cones#d0d3dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#d1d3d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3d2dc; }
.text { color: #d3d2dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3d2dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 210 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3d2dc, #d8d2dc); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#ccd0daSteam Bath#dadbe2Muffled White#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dedee5White Elephant#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#dddfe8Delicate Cloud
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D3D2DC?
- #D3D2DC is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3D2DC?
- The RGB value is 211, 210, 220: 211 red, 210 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3D2DC?
- The complementary color is #DBDCD2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3D2DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.02:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.