#D7DDC1 color
The hex color #D7DDC1 is a light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 86.7% green and 75.7% blue (215, 221, 193).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Airy Fields (#DBE0C4), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15:1).
#D7DDC1 color codes
| HEX | #D7DDC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 221, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 86.7%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87, -6.86, 13.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87, 14.76, 117.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.505, 70.01, 60.61) | |
| Decimal | 14147009 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7DDC1, 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 #D7DDC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7DDC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15:1 | 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 #D7DDC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1dabfProtanopia
no red cones#e1dac2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dadad5Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7ddc1; }
.text { color: #d7ddc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7ddc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 221 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7ddc1, #c9ddc1); }
Similar colors
#dbe0c4Airy Fields#daddc3Planet Earth#d1dac0Zen Garden#dee2c7Marble Grape#e1e4c5Frost#d5d7bfMedlar#dce7cbBreath of Celery#dedfc9Sip of Mint
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D7DDC1?
- #D7DDC1 is a light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Airy Fields. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7DDC1?
- The RGB value is 215, 221, 193: 215 red, 221 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7DDC1?
- The complementary color is #C7C1DD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7DDC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.