#D3DBC7 color
The hex color #D3DBC7 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 85.9% green and 78% blue (211, 219, 199).
Its hue angle is 84°, with 22% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.73:1).
#D3DBC7 color codes
| HEX | #D3DBC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 219, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 85.9%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(84, 22%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(84, 9%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.32, -6.25, 8.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.32, 10.88, 125.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.503, 68.635, 63.977) | |
| Decimal | 13884359 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3DBC7, 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 #D3DBC7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3DBC7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.73:1 | 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 #D3DBC7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ded8c6Protanopia
no red cones#dcd8c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d9d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3dbc7; }
.text { color: #d3dbc7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3dbc7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 219 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3dbc7, #c9dbc7); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d1dac0Zen Garden#dce0cdGentle Frost#dbe0d0Feta#d5d7bfMedlar#daddc3Planet Earth#dbe0c4Airy Fields
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D3DBC7?
- #D3DBC7 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3DBC7?
- The RGB value is 211, 219, 199: 211 red, 219 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3DBC7?
- The complementary color is #CFC7DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3DBC7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.73:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.