#D3D7D8 color
The hex color #D3D7D8 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 84.3% green and 84.7% blue (211, 215, 216).
Its hue angle is 192°, with 6% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Olympus White (#D4D8D7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.48:1).
#D3D7D8 color codes
| HEX | #D3D7D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 215, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 84.3%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 6%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(192, 2%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.71, -1.17, -0.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.71, 1.52, 219.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.557, 67.407, 74.615) | |
| Decimal | 13883352 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3D7D8, 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 #D3D7D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3D7D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.48:1 | 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 #D3D7D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d7d8Protanopia
no red cones#d5d6d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2d7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3d7d8; }
.text { color: #d3d7d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3d7d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 215 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3d7d8, #d3d4d8); }
Similar colors
#d4d8d7Olympus White#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#d4d4d4Disco Ball#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#d3d3d3Light Gray#d3d3d3Pinball#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#d1d4d1Sterling
Questions
- What color is #D3D7D8?
- #D3D7D8 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 #D3D7D8?
- The RGB value is 211, 215, 216: 211 red, 215 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3D7D8?
- The complementary color is #D8D4D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3D7D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.48:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.