#D6D1E3 color
The hex color #D6D1E3 is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 82% green and 89% blue (214, 209, 227).
Its hue angle is 257°, with 24% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Dust of the Moon (#CFC9DF), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.09:1).
#D6D1E3 color codes
| HEX | #D6D1E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 209, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 82%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(257, 24%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(257, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 8%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.71, 5.04, -8.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.71, 9.67, 301.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.395, 65.443, 81.897) | |
| Decimal | 14078435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6D1E3, 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 #D6D1E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6D1E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | 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 #D6D1E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced3e4Protanopia
no red cones#cfd3e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d4d3d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6d1e3; }
.text { color: #d6d1e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6d1e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 209 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6d1e3, #dfd1e3); }
Similar colors
#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d6d1dcIron Maiden#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#e8dfedPink Champagne#dfd8e1Pastel Day#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #D6D1E3?
- #D6D1E3 is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Dust of the Moon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6D1E3?
- The RGB value is 214, 209, 227: 214 red, 209 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6D1E3?
- The complementary color is #DEE3D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6D1E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.09:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.