#D9D4D2 color
The hex color #D9D4D2 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 83.1% green and 82.4% blue (217, 212, 210).
Its hue angle is 17°, with 8% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 3% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Day on Mercury (#D5D2D1), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.3:1).
#D9D4D2 color codes
| HEX | #D9D4D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 212, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 83.1%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(17, 8%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(17, 3%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.25, 1.36, 1.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.25, 2.09, 49.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.79, 66.492, 70.434) | |
| Decimal | 14275794 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9D4D2, 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 #D9D4D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9D4D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.3:1 | 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 #D9D4D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d4d2Protanopia
no red cones#d6d5d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbd3d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9d4d2; }
.text { color: #d9d4d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9d4d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 212 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9d4d2, #d9d8d2); }
Similar colors
#d5d2d1Day on Mercury#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#d2d1d0Blowing Smoke#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#e2dcd7Marble Quarry#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#d4d4d4Disco Ball
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D9D4D2?
- #D9D4D2 is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Day on Mercury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9D4D2?
- The RGB value is 217, 212, 210: 217 red, 212 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9D4D2?
- The complementary color is #D2D7D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9D4D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.3:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.