#D8DFCD color
The hex color #D8DFCD is a very light, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 87.5% green and 80.4% blue (216, 223, 205).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 22% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Gin (#D9DFCD), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.36:1).
#D8DFCD color codes
| HEX | #D8DFCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 223, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 87.5%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 22%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 8%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.86, -5.54, 8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.86, 9.74, 124.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.724, 71.782, 68.139) | |
| Decimal | 14213069 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8DFCD, 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 #D8DFCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8DFCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.36:1 | 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 #D8DFCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1ddccProtanopia
no red cones#e0dcceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9dddaTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8dfcd; }
.text { color: #d8dfcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8dfcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 223 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8dfcd, #cfdfcd); }
Similar colors
#d9dfcdGin#dbe0d0Feta#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dce0cdGentle Frost#dde3d5Water Lily#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D8DFCD?
- #D8DFCD is a very light, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Gin. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8DFCD?
- The RGB value is 216, 223, 205: 216 red, 223 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8DFCD?
- The complementary color is #D4CDDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8DFCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.36:1 and white text 1.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.