#D4D2D5 color
The hex color #D4D2D5 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 82.4% green and 83.5% blue (212, 210, 213).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 3% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is So Fresh so Clean (#D8D4D7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.98:1).
#D4D2D5 color codes
| HEX | #D4D2D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 210, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 82.4%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 3%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 1%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.43, 1.23, -1.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.43, 1.74, 314.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.206, 64.894, 72.187) | |
| Decimal | 13947605 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4D2D5, 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 #D4D2D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4D2D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.98:1 | 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 #D4D2D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d3d5Protanopia
no red cones#d2d3d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d2d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4d2d5; }
.text { color: #d4d2d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4d2d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 210 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4d2d5, #d5d2d4); }
Similar colors
#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#d2d2d4Rapunzel Silver#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#d5d2d1Day on Mercury#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#d3d3d3Light Gray
Questions
- What color is #D4D2D5?
- #D4D2D5 is a light gray, closest to the named color So Fresh so Clean. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4D2D5?
- The RGB value is 212, 210, 213: 212 red, 210 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4D2D5?
- The complementary color is #D3D5D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4D2D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.98:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.