#D4DBCD color
The hex color #D4DBCD is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 85.9% green and 80.4% blue (212, 219, 205).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 16% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Feta (#DBE0D0), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.81:1).
#D4DBCD color codes
| HEX | #D4DBCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 219, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 85.9%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 16%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 6%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 6%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.54, -4.87, 6.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.54, 7.77, 128.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.501, 69.068, 67.732) | |
| Decimal | 13949901 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DBCD, 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 #D4DBCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DBCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.81:1 | 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 #D4DBCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd9ccProtanopia
no red cones#dcd8ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5dad7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4dbcd; }
.text { color: #d4dbcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4dbcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 219 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4dbcd, #cddbcd); }
Similar colors
#dbe0d0Feta#d9dfcdGin#dde3d5Water Lily#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d4d8ceLuna#dce0cdGentle Frost#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#e0e1d1Wild Wheat
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D4DBCD?
- #D4DBCD is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Feta. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DBCD?
- The RGB value is 212, 219, 205: 212 red, 219 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DBCD?
- The complementary color is #D4CDDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DBCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.81:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.