#D8D7C5 color
The hex color #D8D7C5 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 84.3% green and 77.3% blue (216, 215, 197).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 20% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Fennec Fox (#DAD7C8), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.45:1).
#D8D7C5 color codes
| HEX | #D8D7C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 215, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 84.3%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 20%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.62, -2.77, 9.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.62, 9.42, 107.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.696, 67.231, 62.487) | |
| Decimal | 14211013 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8D7C5, 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 #D8D7C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8D7C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.45:1 | 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 #D8D7C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd5c4Protanopia
no red cones#dbd6c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbd4d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8d7c5; }
.text { color: #d8d7c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8d7c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 215 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8d7c5, #d0d8c5); }
Similar colors
#dad7c8Fennec Fox#d0d1c1Wishing Well#e0dcc8Oatmeal#dedbccCocoon#e1ddcdCappuccino Cosmico#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic
Questions
- What color is #D8D7C5?
- #D8D7C5 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Fennec Fox. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8D7C5?
- The RGB value is 216, 215, 197: 216 red, 215 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8D7C5?
- The complementary color is #C5C6D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8D7C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.45:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.