#D9D3D5 color
The hex color #D9D3D5 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 82.7% green and 83.5% blue (217, 211, 213).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 7% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is So Fresh so Clean (#D8D4D7), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.23:1).
#D9D3D5 color codes
| HEX | #D9D3D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 211, 213) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 82.7%, 83.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 7%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 3%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.07, 2.41, -0.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.07, 2.42, 353.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.918, 66.145, 72.338) | |
| Decimal | 14275541 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9D3D5, 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 #D9D3D5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9D3D5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | 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 #D9D3D5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d4d5Protanopia
no red cones#d5d5d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dad3d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9d3d5; }
.text { color: #d9d3d5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9d3d5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 211 213 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9d3d5, #d9d4d3); }
Similar colors
#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#ded8dcPebble Beach#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#d5d2d1Day on Mercury
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D9D3D5?
- #D9D3D5 is a light gray, closest to the named color So Fresh so Clean. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9D3D5?
- The RGB value is 217, 211, 213: 217 red, 211 green and 213 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9D3D5?
- The complementary color is #D3D9D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9D3D5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.23:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.