#D6D2C0 color
The hex color #D6D2C0 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 82.4% green and 75.3% blue (214, 210, 192).
Its hue angle is 49°, with 21% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 10% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Fennec Fox (#DAD7C8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.84:1).
#D6D2C0 color codes
| HEX | #D6D2C0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 210, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 82.4%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 21%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(49, 10%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.07, -1.71, 9.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.07, 9.56, 100.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.292, 64.196, 59.074) | |
| Decimal | 14078656 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6D2C0, 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 #D6D2C0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6D2C0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.84:1 | 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 #D6D2C0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d1bfProtanopia
no red cones#d7d2c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dacfcdTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6d2c0; }
.text { color: #d6d2c0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6d2c0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 210 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6d2c0, #cfd6c0); }
Similar colors
#dad7c8Fennec Fox#d2cfc1Lunar Landing#e0dac8Peace & Quiet#d0d1c1Wishing Well#e0dcc8Oatmeal#d8cfbaWarm Oats#dedbccCocoon#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico
Questions
- What color is #D6D2C0?
- #D6D2C0 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fennec Fox. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6D2C0?
- The RGB value is 214, 210, 192: 214 red, 210 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6D2C0?
- The complementary color is #C0C4D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6D2C0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.84:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.