#D7C7B6 color
The hex color #D7C7B6 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 78% green and 71.4% blue (215, 199, 182).
Its hue angle is 31°, with 29% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 15% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Cafe Latte (#D6C6B4), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.73:1).
#D7C7B6 color codes
| HEX | #D7C7B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 199, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 78%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 29%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(31, 15%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.11, 2.79, 10.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.11, 10.89, 75.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.891, 58.672, 52.575) | |
| Decimal | 14141366 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7C7B6, 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 #D7C7B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7C7B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.73:1 | 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 #D7C7B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc7b5Protanopia
no red cones#d1cbb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddc3c2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7c7b6; }
.text { color: #d7c7b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7c7b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 199 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7c7b6, #d7d7b6); }
Similar colors
#d6c6b4Cafe Latte#dac9b9Tapioca#ddcfbcMalt#e3d2c0Sand Dune#ccbca9Attic Linen#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#e3d3bfOyster#ddcfb9Cream and Sugar
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #D7C7B6?
- #D7C7B6 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Cafe Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7C7B6?
- The RGB value is 215, 199, 182: 215 red, 199 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7C7B6?
- The complementary color is #B6C6D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7C7B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.73:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.