#D5D7D6 color
The hex color #D5D7D6 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 84.3% green and 83.9% blue (213, 215, 214).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 2% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Olympus White (#D4D8D7), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.52:1).
#D5D7D6 color codes
| HEX | #D5D7D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 215, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 84.3%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 2%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 1%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.81, -0.86, 0.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.81, 0.9, 163.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.877, 67.602, 73.289) | |
| Decimal | 14014422 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5D7D6, 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 #D5D7D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5D7D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.52:1 | 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 #D5D7D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d7d6Protanopia
no red cones#d6d6d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5d7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5d7d6; }
.text { color: #d5d7d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5d7d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 215 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5d7d6, #d5d7d7); }
Similar colors
#d4d8d7Olympus White#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#d4d4d4Disco Ball#d1d4d1Sterling#d3d3d3Light Gray#d3d3d3Pinball#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d8d8d4Whispering Smoke
Questions
- What color is #D5D7D6?
- #D5D7D6 is a light gray, closest to the named color Olympus White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5D7D6?
- The RGB value is 213, 215, 214: 213 red, 215 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5D7D6?
- The complementary color is #D7D5D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5D7D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.52:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.