#D6DBBC color
The hex color #D6DBBC is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 85.9% green and 73.7% blue (214, 219, 188).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 30% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Airy Fields (#DBE0C4), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.72:1).
#D6DBBC color codes
| HEX | #D6DBBC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 219, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 85.9%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 30%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 14%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 14%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.3, -7, 14.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.3, 16.27, 115.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.139, 68.59, 57.533) | |
| Decimal | 14080956 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6DBBC, 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 #D6DBBC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6DBBC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.72:1 | 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 #D6DBBC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e0d8baProtanopia
no red cones#e0d8bdDeuteranopia
no green cones#dad7d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6dbbc; }
.text { color: #d6dbbc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6dbbc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 219 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6dbbc, #c7dbbc); }
Similar colors
#dbe0c4Airy Fields#daddc3Planet Earth#d1dac0Zen Garden#dee2c7Marble Grape#e1e4c5Frost#cfd1b2Bitter Melon#d5d7bfMedlar#dadeb5April Showers
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D6DBBC?
- #D6DBBC is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Airy Fields. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6DBBC?
- The RGB value is 214, 219, 188: 214 red, 219 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6DBBC?
- The complementary color is #C1BCDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6DBBC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.72:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.