#D7DCCE color
The hex color #D7DCCE is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 86.3% green and 80.8% blue (215, 220, 206).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 17% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Feta (#DBE0D0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.02:1).
#D7DCCE color codes
| HEX | #D7DCCE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 220, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 86.3%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 17%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 6%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.04, -4.18, 6.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.04, 7.55, 123.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.756, 70.09, 68.498) | |
| Decimal | 14146766 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7DCCE, 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 #D7DCCE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7DCCE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.02:1 | 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 #D7DCCE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedacdProtanopia
no red cones#dddacfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d8dad8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7dcce; }
.text { color: #d7dcce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7dcce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 220 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7dcce, #d0dcce); }
Similar colors
#dbe0d0Feta#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dde3d5Water Lily#d9dfcdGin#d4d8ceLuna#dce0cdGentle Frost#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#e1e3d7Washed Dollar
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D7DCCE?
- #D7DCCE is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Feta. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7DCCE?
- The RGB value is 215, 220, 206: 215 red, 220 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7DCCE?
- The complementary color is #D3CEDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7DCCE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.02:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.