#D6DAC6 color
The hex color #D6DAC6 is a light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 85.5% green and 77.6% blue (214, 218, 198).
Its hue angle is 72°, with 21% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Smell of Garlic (#D9DDCB), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.7:1).
#D6DAC6 color codes
| HEX | #D6DAC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 218, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 85.5%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 21%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(72, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 9%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.26, -4.85, 9.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.26, 10.56, 117.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.995, 68.516, 63.321) | |
| Decimal | 14080710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6DAC6, 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 #D6DAC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6DAC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.7:1 | 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 #D6DAC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ddd8c5Protanopia
no red cones#ddd8c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8d8d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6dac6; }
.text { color: #d6dac6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6dac6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 218 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6dac6, #ccdac6); }
Similar colors
#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9dfcdGin#d5d7bfMedlar#dedfc9Sip of Mint#dbe0d0Feta#daddc3Planet Earth#e0e1d1Wild Wheat
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D6DAC6?
- #D6DAC6 is a light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Smell of Garlic. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6DAC6?
- The RGB value is 214, 218, 198: 214 red, 218 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6DAC6?
- The complementary color is #CAC6DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6DAC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.7:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.