Color swatch image showing #D6CAD0 with RGB(214,202,208) values
Color swatch image showing #D6CAD0 with RGB(214,202,208) values

#D6CAD0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAD0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAD0 Color Information

#D6CAD0 RGB value is (214, 202, 208). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 330°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 3 percent, 16 percent.

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#D6CAD0 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAD0 conveys gentle neutrality, soft balance, and visual openness. #D6CAD0 light grey shade encourages calm observation, low-stimulation focus, and subtle sophistication. Color #D6CAD0 psychologically reduces stress, fosters clarity, and creates spacious environments. In Western design, color #D6CAD0 reflects minimalism, modernity, and neutral elegance. Eastern symbolism associates #D6CAD0 with clarity, neutrality, and unobtrusive harmony. Fengshui uses #D6CAD0 as a stabilizing color to expand perception and lighten spaces without distraction. Spiritually, color #D6CAD0 aligns with the Crown Chakra, promoting objectivity, mindfulness, and contemplative openness. Designers favor #D6CAD0 light tone for backgrounds, web design, interiors, and printed materials where subtle neutrality is essential. Its pale shade harmonizes with almost any palette.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAD0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D6CAD0
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 208)
HSL
hsl(330°, 13%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 3%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(330°, 6%, 84%)
XYZ
60.2373 61.0913 68.2915
Yxy
61.0913 0.3177 0.3222
Hunter Lab
78.1609 1.5782 -0.4086
CIE-Lab
82.4278 5.2249 -1.4950

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue208 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow3 / 100 (3%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6CAD0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D6CAD0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D6CAD0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#D6CAD0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAD0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D6CAD0

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAD0;

Text Color

color: #D6CAD0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAD0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAD040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAD0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAD0 0%, #876878 100%);

#D6CAD0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAD0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.