#D4DFD5 color
The hex color #D4DFD5 is a very light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 87.5% green and 83.5% blue (212, 223, 213).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 15% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Whispering Frost (#D7E5D8), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.32:1).
#D4DFD5 color codes
| HEX | #D4DFD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 223, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 87.5%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 15%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 5%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 4%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.76, -5.51, 3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.76, 6.59, 146.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.547, 71.576, 73.3) | |
| Decimal | 13950933 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4DFD5, 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 #D4DFD5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4DFD5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.32:1 | 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 #D4DFD5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfddd5Protanopia
no red cones#dddcd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3dedcTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4dfd5; }
.text { color: #d4dfd5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4dfd5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 223 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4dfd5, #d4dfdb); }
Similar colors
#d7e5d8Whispering Frost#d3e1d3Misty Marsh#dbe9dfClair de Lune#dfeadeHint of Green#dbe7e1Celadon Dream#dde3d5Water Lily#deece1Pastel Smirk#dfe9e3Frosty Pink
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #D4DFD5?
- #D4DFD5 is a very light, grayish green, closest to the named color Whispering Frost. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4DFD5?
- The RGB value is 212, 223, 213: 212 red, 223 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4DFD5?
- The complementary color is #DFD4DE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4DFD5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.32:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.