Light Grey
Also known as: Lighthouse View , Ladoga Bottom , Misty Coast , Nurture
Part of the gray family, Light Grey pairs a pale base with a quiet and sophisticated presence. It belongs in neutral backgrounds and minimal interfaces. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.13:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Light Grey color codes
- HEX
- #D8DCD6
- RGB
- rgb(216, 220, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(216, 220, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(100, 8%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(100, 3%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(87.3 -2.2 2.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.0% 0.009 134.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: gainsboro #DCDCDC · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 9018: Papyrus white #CFD3CD · ΔE 2.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Light Grey works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Light Grey
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Light Grey by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.39:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Light Grey background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Light Grey
Light Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Light Grey
Light Grey triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fog #D6D7D2 · ΔE 1.9
- Luna #D4D8CE · ΔE 2.1
- Alaska #DADAD1 · ΔE 2.1
- Kefir #D5D5CE · ΔE 2.4
- Sterling #D1D4D1 · ΔE 2.4
- Whale Bone #E5E7E4 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Light Grey is closest to Pastel Day .
FAQ
Light Grey FAQs
What color is Light Grey?
Light Grey is a light gray with the hex code #D8DCD6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 100°, 8% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Light Grey?
The hex code for Light Grey is #D8DCD6. In RGB it's rgb(216, 220, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 14%).
What colors go well with Light Grey?
Light Grey pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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