#D7D2DB color
The hex color #D7D2DB is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 82.4% green and 85.9% blue (215, 210, 219).
Its hue angle is 273°, with 11% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.13:1).
#D7D2DB color codes
| HEX | #D7D2DB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 210, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 82.4%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(273, 11%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(273, 4%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.82, 3.34, -3.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.82, 5.08, 311.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.855, 65.655, 76.313) | |
| Decimal | 14144219 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7D2DB, 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 #D7D2DB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7D2DB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | 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 #D7D2DB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d3dbProtanopia
no red cones#d2d4dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7d3d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7d2db; }
.text { color: #d7d2db; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7d2db; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 210 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7d2db, #dbd2da); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#dfd8e1Pastel Day#ded8dcPebble Beach#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#e6dee6Peekaboo#e5dae1Violet Vapour#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#e3dfecVelvet Scarf
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D7D2DB?
- #D7D2DB is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7D2DB?
- The RGB value is 215, 210, 219: 215 red, 210 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7D2DB?
- The complementary color is #D6DBD2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7D2DB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.13:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.