What color is #D7DBD2?

#D7DBD2 is a pale low-chroma cool gray with a subtle cool cast. In RGB it is rgb(215, 219, 210), and in HSL hsl(87, 11%, 84%).

Is #D7DBD2 accessible as text?

On white, #D7DBD2 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #D7DBD2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #D7DBD2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is neutral-300 (#D4D4D4).

What colors go well with #D7DBD2?

As a neutral, #D7DBD2 pairs cleanly with charcoal, near-black and dark grays for text, and sits under accent hues like blue, violet, emerald or warm orange — use it as a soft background and let the accent carry the color.

Is #D7DBD2 the same as CSS gainsboro?

No — #D7DBD2 is not the CSS named color gainsboro, but gainsboro (#DCDCDC) is the closest CSS named color.

#D7DBD2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #D7DBD2

Not just a swatch — here's how #D7DBD2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #D7DBD2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #D7DBD2 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Timberwolf sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D7DBD2 Accent #A9C4B9 Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183648

Timberwolf opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #D7DBD2 Secondary #4F6B39 Accent #AF6A00 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Timberwolf leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #D7DBD2 Surface #13161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #576770 Accent #F8FCF3

Timberwolf is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Timberwolf.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #D7DBD2 Secondary #F9FBF7 Support #999286 Ink #17140F

Timberwolf is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Timberwolf carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #D7DBD2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 51/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 87/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 25/100

Low

Clean and current — no dusty, aged cast.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 5/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 85/100

Very high

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 97/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #D7DBD2 with

Gainsboro Timberwolf Light Gray Platinum Outer Space

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 13.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F7F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D4DBD2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #D7DBD2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #D7DBD2;
  --color-base-rgb: 215 219 210;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.6% 0.013 126.4);
  --color-50: #F7F8F6;
  --color-100: #EBEDE8;
  --color-200: #D7DBD2;
  --color-300: #B8BFB1;
  --color-400: #9AA290;
  --color-500: #7B8471;
  --color-600: #62685A;
  --color-700: #484C43;
  --color-800: #31332E;
  --color-900: #1F201D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  timberwolf: {
    50: '#F7F8F6',
    100: '#EBEDE8',
    200: '#D7DBD2',
    300: '#B8BFB1',
    400: '#9AA290',
    500: '#7B8471',
    600: '#62685A',
    700: '#484C43',
    800: '#31332E',
    900: '#1F201D',
  },
}

$base: #D7DBD2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7F8F6;
$base-100: #EBEDE8;
$base-200: #D7DBD2;
$base-300: #B8BFB1;
$base-400: #9AA290;
$base-500: #7B8471;
$base-600: #62685A;
$base-700: #484C43;
$base-800: #31332E;
$base-900: #1F201D;
$base-hover: #ACB5A2;
$base-subtle: #F3F4F2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#D7DBD2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7F8F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBEDE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D7DBD2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B8BFB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9AA290",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7B8471",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#62685A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#484C43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#31332E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F201D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #D7DBD2

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