#DAD7DC color
The hex color #DAD7DC is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 84.3% green and 86.3% blue (218, 215, 220).
Its hue angle is 276°, with 7% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is So Fresh so Clean (#D8D4D7), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.73:1).
#DAD7DC color codes
| HEX | #DAD7DC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 215, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 84.3%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(276, 7%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(276, 2%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.34, 1.92, -2.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.34, 2.84, 312.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.13, 68.674, 77.468) | |
| Decimal | 14342108 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD7DC, 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 #DAD7DC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD7DC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.73:1 | 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 #DAD7DC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d8dcProtanopia
no red cones#d7d8dcDeuteranopia
no green cones#dad8d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad7dc; }
.text { color: #dad7dc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad7dc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 215 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad7dc, #dcd7dc); }
Similar colors
#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#ded8dcPebble Beach#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#dadbe1Big Fish to Fry#dadbe2Muffled White#dedee5White Elephant
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #DAD7DC?
- #DAD7DC 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 #DAD7DC?
- The RGB value is 218, 215, 220: 218 red, 215 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD7DC?
- The complementary color is #D9DCD7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD7DC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.73:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.