#D4D6CF color
The hex color #D4D6CF is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 83.9% green and 81.2% blue (212, 214, 207).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 8% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Kefir (#D5D5CE), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.32:1).
#D4D6CF color codes
| HEX | #D4D6CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 214, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 83.9%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 8%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 3%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.3, -1.94, 3.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.3, 3.75, 121.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.459, 66.595, 68.583) | |
| Decimal | 13948623 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4D6CF, 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 #D4D6CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4D6CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | 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 #D4D6CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d5cfProtanopia
no red cones#d7d5cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5d5d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4d6cf; }
.text { color: #d4d6cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4d6cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 214 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4d6cf, #d1d6cf); }
Similar colors
#d5d5ceKefir#d6d7d2Fog#d6d6d1Modern Monument#dadad1Alaska#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d4d8ceLuna#d1d4d1Sterling
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D4D6CF?
- #D4D6CF is a light gray, closest to the named color Kefir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4D6CF?
- The RGB value is 212, 214, 207: 212 red, 214 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4D6CF?
- The complementary color is #D1CFD6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4D6CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.32:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.