#D4D7CE color
The hex color #D4D7CE is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 84.3% green and 80.8% blue (212, 215, 206).
Its hue angle is 80°, with 10% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.41:1).
#D4D7CE color codes
| HEX | #D4D7CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 215, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 84.3%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(80, 10%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(80, 4%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.53, -2.63, 4.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.53, 4.85, 122.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.591, 67.054, 68.026) | |
| Decimal | 13948878 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4D7CE, 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 #D4D7CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4D7CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.41:1 | 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 #D4D7CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d6ceProtanopia
no red cones#d8d6ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5d6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4d7ce; }
.text { color: #d4d7ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4d7ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 215 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4d7ce, #d0d7ce); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#dadad1Alaska#d5d5ceKefir#dad9ceFeather#d6d7d2Fog#cfcfc4Pastel Gray#d0d0c9Silken Pebble#d7d9d5Quiet Dew
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D4D7CE?
- #D4D7CE is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4D7CE?
- The RGB value is 212, 215, 206: 212 red, 215 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4D7CE?
- The complementary color is #D1CED7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4D7CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.41:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.