Color Name: Light Gray
Hex Color Code: #D3D3D3
RGB Color Code: RGB(211, 211, 211)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 17.3%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





Light Gray belongs to the X11 web color. Light Gray is a pale tone of gray.

What color is Light Gray?

Light Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Gray is #D3D3D3, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 211, 211).

In the RGB color model, Light Gray has a red value of 211, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 211. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Gray has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.



Light Gray is cool or warm?

The color Light Gray is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of Light Gray? (For interior and product design)

Light Gray has an LRV of nearly 65. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Light Gray

Light Color


Compare LRV 65 of Light Gray with dark and light Color





Is Light Gray Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Light Gray meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Gray color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(211, 211, 211)
Red
211 (82.7%)
Green
211 (82.7%)
Blue
211 (82.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
17.25%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 0.0 %, 82.7 %)

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Lightness
82.75 %.

RYB

RYB(17, 39, 31)
Red
17 (6.6%)
Yellow
39 (15.4%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Brightness / Value
82.75 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 82.75 %

B: 17.25 %

XYZ

X : 61.92

Y : 65.14

Z : 70.94

YXY

Y1 : 65.14

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 17.25%

M : 17.25%

Y : 17.25%


LRV

~ 65.1 %

Munsell Color System

N8.3

CIE-Lab

L : 84.56

A : 0

B : -0.01

CIE-Lch

L : 84.56

C : 0.01

H : 296.81

CIE-Luv

L : 84.56

U : 0

V : -0.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 80.71

A : -4.31

B : 4.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Gray


Here are the colors similar to Light Gray . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D9D6CF
Timberwolf
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


Light Gray color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Gray to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 0.24 (99.8% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Light Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Gray to Pantone PMS


#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)


RAL Design


Light Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Gray to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Light Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Gray to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Light Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Gray to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)





Paint similar to Light Gray


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Gray . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#D3D3D2
Silver Spoon (DE 6366)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#D1D0D1
Clouded Vision (DE 6380)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Gray to Behr


#D1D1CF
White Metal (N520-1)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#D0D2D1
Double Click (N530-2)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#CFD2D3
Silver Shadow (N510-1)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#D1D1CE
Halation (PPU26-15)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)


Valspar


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Gray to Valspar


#D5D4D6
London Calling (8004-48A)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#D5D6D4
Polar Star (4005-1A)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#D9D8D6
Thundersnow (V171)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)





PPG Paints


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Gray to PPG Paints


#D0D3D3
Elemental (PPG1011-2)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#D2CFCC
Elusion (PPG1005-2)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#D2D1CD
Ancient Cloud (PPG0995-2)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#CDCCC9
Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Gray to Benjamin Moore


#D8D9D8
Graytint (1611)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#CDCCCA
Cement Gray (2112-60)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#CBCED0
Sidewalk Gray (2133-60)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D3CFD0
Violet Pearl (1451)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Gray to Sherwin Williams


#D3D5D3
Reflection (SW 7661)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#DDDCDB
Spatial White (SW 6259)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#C9CCCD
Evening Shadow (SW 7662)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#D4D8D7
Olympus White (SW 6253)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Light Gray - #D3D3D3 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



D3D3D3
Light Gray

D3D3D3
Light Gray


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Light Gray - #D3D3D3?

Color that best contrast with Light Gray - #D3D3D3 is #D3D3D3, color name is Light Gray
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Light Gray - #D3D3D3?

Complementary or Opposite color for Light Gray - #D3D3D3 is #D3D3D3, color name is Light Gray.






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