#DBDCD1 color
The hex color #DBDCD1 is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 86.3% green and 82% blue (219, 220, 209).
Its hue angle is 65°, with 14% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Feather (#DAD9CE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.17:1).
#DBDCD1 color codes
| HEX | #DBDCD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 220, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 86.3%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(65, 14%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(65, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.41, -2.28, 5.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.41, 5.75, 113.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.314, 70.85, 70.491) | |
| Decimal | 14408913 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBDCD1, 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 #DBDCD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBDCD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.17:1 | 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 #DBDCD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedbd0Protanopia
no red cones#dedbd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dddbd9Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbdcd1; }
.text { color: #dbdcd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbdcd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 220 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbdcd1, #d6dcd1); }
Similar colors
#dad9ceFeather#dadad1Alaska#e1e1d5Fish Ceviche#e1e3d7Washed Dollar#d4d8ceLuna#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#dedbccCocoon#e0e1d1Wild Wheat
Closest common color name: Alabaster.
Questions
- What color is #DBDCD1?
- #DBDCD1 is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Feather. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBDCD1?
- The RGB value is 219, 220, 209: 219 red, 220 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBDCD1?
- The complementary color is #D2D1DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBDCD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.17:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.