#DBD5D7 color
The hex color #DBD5D7 is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 83.5% green and 84.3% blue (219, 213, 215).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 8% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 2% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is So Fresh so Clean (#D8D4D7), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.51:1).
#DBD5D7 color codes
| HEX | #DBD5D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 213, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 83.5%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 8%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 3%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.78, 2.41, -0.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.78, 2.42, 353.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.272, 67.555, 73.878) | |
| Decimal | 14407127 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD5D7, 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 #DBD5D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD5D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.51:1 | 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 #DBD5D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d6d6d7Protanopia
no red cones#d7d7d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcd5d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd5d7; }
.text { color: #dbd5d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd5d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 213 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd5d7, #dbd6d5); }
Similar colors
#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#ded8dcPebble Beach#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#dcd9dbSalt-N-Pepa#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#d8d7d9Desired Dawn#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DBD5D7?
- #DBD5D7 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 #DBD5D7?
- The RGB value is 219, 213, 215: 219 red, 213 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD5D7?
- The complementary color is #D5DBD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD5D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.51:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.