#D6DDE3 color
The hex color #D6DDE3 is a very light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 86.7% green and 89% blue (214, 221, 227).
Its hue angle is 208°, with 19% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Skyscraper (#D3DBE2), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.31:1).
#D6DDE3 color codes
| HEX | #D6DDE3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 221, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 86.7%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 19%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(208, 6%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.75, -1.23, -3.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.75, 3.95, 251.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.45, 71.555, 82.916) | |
| Decimal | 14081507 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6DDE3, 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 #D6DDE3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6DDE3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.31:1 | 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 #D6DDE3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdde3Protanopia
no red cones#d9dbe3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3dedfTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6dde3; }
.text { color: #d6dde3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6dde3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 221 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6dde3, #d6d7e3); }
Similar colors
#d3dbe2Skyscraper#d3dde4A Dime a Dozen#dde3e8Snow Blanket#dde2e6Bright Star#dde3e7Wind Blown#d3dde7Nordic Breeze#cfd9deZen#d8dbe1Grain of Salt
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #D6DDE3?
- #D6DDE3 is a very light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Skyscraper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6DDE3?
- The RGB value is 214, 221, 227: 214 red, 221 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6DDE3?
- The complementary color is #E3DCD6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6DDE3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.31:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.