#D6CAD3 Color Meaning and Information

#D6CAD3 Color Information

#D6CAD3 RGB value is (214, 202, 211). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 211. Its HSL format shows a hue of 315°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 1 percent, 16 percent.

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#D6CAD3 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAD3 conveys gentle neutrality, soft balance, and visual openness. #D6CAD3 light grey shade encourages calm observation, low-stimulation focus, and subtle sophistication. Color #D6CAD3 psychologically reduces stress, fosters clarity, and creates spacious environments. In Western design, color #D6CAD3 reflects minimalism, modernity, and neutral elegance. Eastern symbolism associates #D6CAD3 with clarity, neutrality, and unobtrusive harmony. Fengshui uses #D6CAD3 as a stabilizing color to expand perception and lighten spaces without distraction. Spiritually, color #D6CAD3 aligns with the Crown Chakra, promoting objectivity, mindfulness, and contemplative openness. Designers favor #D6CAD3 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 #D6CAD3 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

#D6CAD3

RGB

rgb(214, 202, 211)

HSL

hsl(315°, 13%, 82%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 1%, 16%)

HSV

hsv(315°, 6%, 84%)

XYZ

60.6100 61.2403 70.2541

Yxy

61.2403 0.3155 0.3188

Hunter Lab

78.2562 1.7483 -0.8244

CIE-Lab

82.5078 5.7641 -2.9816

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)

84%

Green202 / 255 (79%)

79%

Blue211 / 255 (83%)

83%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow1 / 100 (1%)

Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Color Variations

#D6CAD3 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

#D6CAD3 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 #D6CAD3 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#D6CAD3

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 #D6CAD3 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

#D6CAD3

protanopia

#d1d1d1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAD3;

Text Color

color: #D6CAD3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAD3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAD340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAD3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAD3 0%, #876880 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D6CAD3 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.