#DBD6DD color
The hex color #DBD6DD is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 83.9% green and 86.7% blue (219, 214, 221).
Its hue angle is 283°, with 9% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Pastel Day (#DFD8E1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.67:1).
#DBD6DD color codes
| HEX | #DBD6DD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 214, 221) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 83.9%, 86.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(283, 9%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(283, 3%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.19, 2.97, -2.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.19, 4.1, 316.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.309, 68.374, 78.097) | |
| Decimal | 14407389 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD6DD, 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 #DBD6DD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD6DD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.67:1 | 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 #DBD6DD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d7ddProtanopia
no red cones#d6d8ddDeuteranopia
no green cones#dbd7d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd6dd; }
.text { color: #dbd6dd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd6dd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 214 221 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd6dd, #ddd6dc); }
Similar colors
#dfd8e1Pastel Day#ded8dcPebble Beach#d6d1dcIron Maiden#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#e6dee6Peekaboo#e5dae1Violet Vapour#dbd8daUrban Snowfall#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque
Closest common color name: Gainsboro.
Questions
- What color is #DBD6DD?
- #DBD6DD is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Pastel Day. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBD6DD?
- The RGB value is 219, 214, 221: 219 red, 214 green and 221 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD6DD?
- The complementary color is #D8DDD6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD6DD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.67:1 and white text 1.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.