#D9DAC4 color
The hex color #D9DAC4 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 85.5% green and 76.9% blue (217, 218, 196).
Its hue angle is 63°, with 23% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Sip of Mint (#DEDFC9), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.78:1).
#D9DAC4 color codes
| HEX | #D9DAC4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 218, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 85.5%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(63, 23%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(63, 10%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.44, -4.13, 10.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.44, 11.49, 111.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.649, 68.88, 62.156) | |
| Decimal | 14277316 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9DAC4, 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 #D9DAC4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9DAC4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.78:1 | 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 #D9DAC4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ded8c3Protanopia
no red cones#ded9c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcd7d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9dac4; }
.text { color: #d9dac4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9dac4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 218 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9dac4, #cedac4); }
Similar colors
#dedfc9Sip of Mint#d5d7bfMedlar#daddc3Planet Earth#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9dfcdGin#e0dcc8Oatmeal#dee2c7Marble Grape
Questions
- What color is #D9DAC4?
- #D9DAC4 is a light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Sip of Mint. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9DAC4?
- The RGB value is 217, 218, 196: 217 red, 218 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9DAC4?
- The complementary color is #C5C4DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9DAC4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.78:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.