#D9DBC6 color
The hex color #D9DBC6 is a light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 85.9% green and 77.6% blue (217, 219, 198).
Its hue angle is 66°, with 23% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 14% 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 14.9:1).
#D9DBC6 color codes
| HEX | #D9DBC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 219, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 85.9%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(66, 23%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(66, 10%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.75, -4.31, 10.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.75, 10.98, 113.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.139, 69.492, 63.45) | |
| Decimal | 14277574 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9DBC6, 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 #D9DBC6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9DBC6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.9:1 | 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 #D9DBC6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfd9c5Protanopia
no red cones#dfdac7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcd8d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9dbc6; }
.text { color: #d9dbc6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9dbc6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 219 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9dbc6, #cfdbc6); }
Similar colors
#dedfc9Sip of Mint#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#d5d7bfMedlar#dce0cdGentle Frost#daddc3Planet Earth#d9dfcdGin#dbe0d0Feta#e0e1d1Wild Wheat
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D9DBC6?
- #D9DBC6 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 #D9DBC6?
- The RGB value is 217, 219, 198: 217 red, 219 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9DBC6?
- The complementary color is #C8C6DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9DBC6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.9:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.