#D3D9BC color
The hex color #D3D9BC is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 85.1% green and 73.7% blue (211, 217, 188).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 28% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Zen Garden (#D1DAC0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.42:1).
#D3D9BC color codes
| HEX | #D3D9BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 217, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 85.1%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 28%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 13%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.56, -7.04, 13.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.56, 15.32, 117.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.753, 67.106, 57.319) | |
| Decimal | 13883836 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3D9BC, 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 #D3D9BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3D9BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.42:1 | 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 #D3D9BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd6baProtanopia
no red cones#ddd6bdDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6d6d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3d9bc; }
.text { color: #d3d9bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3d9bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 217 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3d9bc, #c4d9bc); }
Similar colors
#d1dac0Zen Garden#dbe0c4Airy Fields#daddc3Planet Earth#d5d7bfMedlar#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#dee2c7Marble Grape#e1e4c5Frost#dce7cbBreath of Celery
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D3D9BC?
- #D3D9BC is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Zen Garden. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3D9BC?
- The RGB value is 211, 217, 188: 211 red, 217 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3D9BC?
- The complementary color is #C2BCD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3D9BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.