#D6DBD6 color
The hex color #D6DBD6 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 85.9% green and 83.9% blue (214, 219, 214).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 6% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Quiet Dew (#D7D9D5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.96:1).
#D6DBD6 color codes
| HEX | #D6DBD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 219, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 85.9%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 6%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 2%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 2%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.91, -2.59, 1.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.91, 3.19, 144.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.199, 69.814, 73.646) | |
| Decimal | 14080982 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6DBD6, 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 #D6DBD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6DBD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.96:1 | 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 #D6DBD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdad6Protanopia
no red cones#dad9d6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6dbd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6dbd6; }
.text { color: #d6dbd6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6dbd6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 219 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6dbd6, #d6dbd9); }
Similar colors
#d7d9d5Quiet Dew#d6d7d2Fog#d1d4d1Sterling#d4d8d7Olympus White#d4d8ceLuna#d6d6d1Modern Monument#d8d8d4Whispering Smoke#d5d5ceKefir
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D6DBD6?
- #D6DBD6 is a light gray, closest to the named color Quiet Dew. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6DBD6?
- The RGB value is 214, 219, 214: 214 red, 219 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6DBD6?
- The complementary color is #DBD6DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6DBD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.96:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.