#D4DAD1 color
The hex color #D4DAD1 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 85.5% green and 82% blue (212, 218, 209).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 11% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.75:1).
#D4DAD1 color codes
| HEX | #D4DAD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 218, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 85.5%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 11%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 4%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.38, -3.65, 3.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.38, 5.21, 134.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.729, 68.743, 70.221) | |
| Decimal | 13949649 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DAD1, 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 #D4DAD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DAD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | 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 #D4DAD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd8d1Protanopia
no red cones#dad8d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d9d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4dad1; }
.text { color: #d4dad1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4dad1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 218 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4dad1, #d1dad3); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#dadad1Alaska#c8d0caInfusion#c7cfc7Murmur#dde3d5Water Lily#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#dbe0d0Feta#dad9ceFeather
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #D4DAD1?
- #D4DAD1 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DAD1?
- The RGB value is 212, 218, 209: 212 red, 218 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DAD1?
- The complementary color is #D7D1DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DAD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.75:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.