Information about #D5D5AB color

#D5D5AB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D5D5AB is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(213, 213, 171) — 83.5% red, 83.5% green, 67.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 16 / 16. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced yellow, #D5D5AB floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cool Khaki (#D4CFA9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zen (#D2D0AE) and Old Ivory (#DCD1AE).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(213, 213, 171)), which gives #D5D5AB its character. On this background, black text reaches a 13.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.5:1. No one has named #D5D5AB so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#D5D5AB color variations

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#D5D5AB color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #D5D5AB

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cool Khaki color link
Cool Khaki

#D4CFA9

Zen color link
Zen

#D2D0AE

Old Ivory color link
Old Ivory

#DCD1AE

Orinoco color link
Orinoco

#D2D3B3

Miso color link
Miso

#D2CCA8

Matte Ivory color link
Matte Ivory

#D7CEB3

White Rock color link
White Rock

#D4CFB4

Green Mist color link
Green Mist

#CBD3B0

Mint Julep color link
Mint Julep

#E0D8A7

Pastel Khaki color link
Pastel Khaki

#DAD4B6

Fossil color link
Fossil

#D5CBB2

#D5D5AB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D5D5AB
  • RGB213, 213, 171
  • CMYK0, 0, 16, 16
  • HSL60°, 33%, 75%
  • HSL Precise60°, 33.333%, 75.294%
  • HSV60°, 20%, 84%
  • HSB60°, 20%, 84%
  • HEX IDD5D5AB
  • DECIMAL ID14013867
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB83.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.1%
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