#D8D7E3 color
The hex color #D8D7E3 is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 84.3% green and 89% blue (216, 215, 227).
Its hue angle is 245°, with 18% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Lilac (#E1E0EB), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.75:1).
#D8D7E3 color codes
| HEX | #D8D7E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 215, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 84.3%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(245, 18%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(245, 5%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.38, 2.55, -5.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.38, 6.3, 293.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.482, 68.746, 82.425) | |
| Decimal | 14211043 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8D7E3, 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 #D8D7E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8D7E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.75:1 | 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 #D8D7E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d8e4Protanopia
no red cones#d5d8e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6d9dbTritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8d7e3; }
.text { color: #d8d7e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8d7e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 215 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8d7e3, #ded7e3); }
Similar colors
#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#d6d1dcIron Maiden#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#dddfe8Delicate Cloud#dadbe2Muffled White#dedee5White Elephant#dfd8e1Pastel Day#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #D8D7E3?
- #D8D7E3 is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Lilac. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8D7E3?
- The RGB value is 216, 215, 227: 216 red, 215 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8D7E3?
- The complementary color is #E2E3D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8D7E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.75:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.