#D4D8D5 color
The hex color #D4D8D5 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 84.7% green and 83.5% blue (212, 216, 213).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 5% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Sterling (#D1D4D1), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.58:1).
#D4D8D5 color codes
| HEX | #D4D8D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 216, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 84.7%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 5%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 2%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.96, -1.9, 1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.96, 2.15, 152.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.715, 67.913, 72.69) | |
| Decimal | 13949141 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4D8D5, 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 #D4D8D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4D8D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.58:1 | 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 #D4D8D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d8d7d5Protanopia
no red cones#d7d7d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d8d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4d8d5; }
.text { color: #d4d8d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4d8d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 216 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4d8d5, #d4d8d7); }
Similar colors
#d1d4d1Sterling#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d4d8d7Olympus White#d6d7d2Fog#d8d8d4Whispering Smoke#d6d6d1Modern Monument#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#d5d5ceKefir
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D4D8D5?
- #D4D8D5 is a light gray, closest to the named color Sterling. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4D8D5?
- The RGB value is 212, 216, 213: 212 red, 216 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4D8D5?
- The complementary color is #D8D4D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4D8D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.58:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.