Light Grey
Also known as: Lighthouse View, Ladoga Bottom, Misty Coast, Nurture
Quietly neutral and understated, Light Grey is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Light Grey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Light Grey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Light Grey
Light Grey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Light Grey
Light Grey triad
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.
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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