#D9D2E3 color
The hex color #D9D2E3 is a very light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 82.4% green and 89% blue (217, 210, 227).
Its hue angle is 265°, with 23% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Iron Maiden (#D6D1DC), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.28:1).
#D9D2E3 color codes
| HEX | #D9D2E3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 210, 227) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 82.4%, 89%) | |
| HSL | hsl(265, 23%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(265, 7%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.2, 5.51, -7.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.2, 9.31, 306.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.525, 66.391, 82.021) | |
| Decimal | 14275299 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9D2E3, 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 #D9D2E3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9D2E3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.28:1 | 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 #D9D2E3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfd5e4Protanopia
no red cones#d1d5e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8d4d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9d2e3; }
.text { color: #d9d2e3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9d2e3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 210 227 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9d2e3, #e2d2e3); }
Similar colors
#d6d1dcIron Maiden#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#e8dfedPink Champagne#e3dfecVelvet Scarf#dfd8e1Pastel Day#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#e5e0ecHomoeopathic Lavender#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau
Closest common color name: Lavender.
Questions
- What color is #D9D2E3?
- #D9D2E3 is a very light, grayish violet, closest to the named color Iron Maiden. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9D2E3?
- The RGB value is 217, 210, 227: 217 red, 210 green and 227 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9D2E3?
- The complementary color is #DCE3D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9D2E3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.28:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.