#DAD3C8 color
The hex color #DAD3C8 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 82.7% green and 78.4% blue (218, 211, 200).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 20% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 8% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Polished Limestone (#DCD5C8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.13:1).
#DAD3C8 color codes
| HEX | #DAD3C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 211, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 82.7%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 20%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 8%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.83, 0.51, 6.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.83, 6.32, 85.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.632, 65.665, 64.007) | |
| Decimal | 14341064 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD3C8, 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 #DAD3C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD3C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | 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 #DAD3C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d3c7Protanopia
no red cones#d8d4c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ded1d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad3c8; }
.text { color: #dad3c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad3c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 211 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad3c8, #d8dac8); }
Similar colors
#dcd5c8Polished Limestone#dcd7cdSkyvory#dcd7ccAthena#ded5c7Shōji#e1daceNoble Cream#d4d0c5Greybeard#e1dbd0Merino#d5d2c7Soy Milk
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DAD3C8?
- #DAD3C8 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Polished Limestone. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD3C8?
- The RGB value is 218, 211, 200: 218 red, 211 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD3C8?
- The complementary color is #C8CFDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD3C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.13:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.