#D7D6DF color
The hex color #D7D6DF is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 83.9% green and 87.5% blue (215, 214, 223).
Its hue angle is 247°, with 12% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Muffled White (#DADBE2), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.57:1).
#D7D6DF color codes
| HEX | #D7D6DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 214, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 83.9%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(247, 12%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(247, 4%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.94, 1.99, -4.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.94, 4.74, 294.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.388, 67.868, 79.453) | |
| Decimal | 14145247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7D6DF, 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 #D7D6DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7D6DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.57:1 | 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 #D7D6DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d7dfProtanopia
no red cones#d4d7dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6d7d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d7d7d7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7d6df; }
.text { color: #d7d6df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7d6df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 214 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7d6df, #dcd6df); }
Similar colors
#dadbe2Muffled White#dedee5White Elephant#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#d6d1dcIron Maiden#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#dfdfe5Festive Ferret#dfd8e1Pastel Day
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D7D6DF?
- #D7D6DF is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Muffled White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7D6DF?
- The RGB value is 215, 214, 223: 215 red, 214 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7D6DF?
- The complementary color is #DEDFD6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7D6DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.57:1 and white text 1.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.