#D8DBDB color
The hex color #D8DBDB is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 85.9% green and 85.9% blue (216, 219, 219).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 4% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Olympus White (#D4D8D7), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.08:1).
#D8DBDB color codes
| HEX | #D8DBDB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 219, 219) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 85.9%, 85.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 4%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 1%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.18, -1.01, -0.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.18, 1.07, 199.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.434, 70.376, 77.088) | |
| Decimal | 14212059 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8DBDB, 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 #D8DBDB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8DBDB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.08:1 | 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 #D8DBDB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbdbdbProtanopia
no red cones#dadadbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7dbdbTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8dbdb; }
.text { color: #d8dbdb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8dbdb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 219 219 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8dbdb, #d8dadb); }
Similar colors
#d4d8d7Olympus White#d7d8d9Gliding Feather#dbe0e1Drifting Cloud#dcdcdcGainsboro#ddddddSteam#dededeKingly Cloud#dddcdbPorcelain#dfe0e2Wind Chime
Questions
- What color is #D8DBDB?
- #D8DBDB is a light gray, closest to the named color Olympus White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8DBDB?
- The RGB value is 216, 219, 219: 216 red, 219 green and 219 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8DBDB?
- The complementary color is #DBD8D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8DBDB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.08:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.