#D5D7ED color
The hex color #D5D7ED is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 84.3% green and 92.9% blue (213, 215, 237).
Its hue angle is 235°, with 40% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Lavender (#E6E6FA), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.77:1).
#D5D7ED color codes
| HEX | #D5D7ED | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 215, 237) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 84.3%, 92.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(235, 40%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(235, 10%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 9%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.44, 3.51, -10.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.44, 11.54, 287.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.024, 68.861, 89.865) | |
| Decimal | 14014445 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5D7ED, 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 #D5D7ED | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5D7ED as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.77:1 | 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 #D5D7ED looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2d9eeProtanopia
no red cones#d1d8ecDeuteranopia
no green cones#d0dbdeTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5d7ed; }
.text { color: #d5d7ed; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5d7ed; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 215 237 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5d7ed, #dfd5ed); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #D5D7ED?
- #D5D7ED is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Lavender. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5D7ED?
- The RGB value is 213, 215, 237: 213 red, 215 green and 237 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5D7ED?
- The complementary color is #EDEBD5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5D7ED?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.77:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.