#D4DDD3 color
The hex color #D4DDD3 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 86.7% green and 82.7% blue (212, 221, 211).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 13% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Luna (#D4D8CE), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.08:1).
#D4DDD3 color codes
| HEX | #D4DDD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 221, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 86.7%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 13%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 5%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.2, -4.84, 3.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.2, 6.19, 141.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.764, 70.413, 71.794) | |
| Decimal | 13950419 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DDD3, 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 #D4DDD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DDD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.08:1 | 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 #D4DDD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedbd2Protanopia
no red cones#dcdad3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3dcdaTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4ddd3; }
.text { color: #d4ddd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4ddd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 221 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4ddd3, #d3ddd7); }
Similar colors
#d4d8ceLuna#dde3d5Water Lily#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#dbe0d0Feta#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dfeadeHint of Green#dbe9dfClair de Lune
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #D4DDD3?
- #D4DDD3 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Luna. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DDD3?
- The RGB value is 212, 221, 211: 212 red, 221 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DDD3?
- The complementary color is #DCD3DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DDD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.08:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.