Neutral Gray 85 is a light, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #D9D9D9, which equals rgb(217, 217, 217) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 85%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y0 K15, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D9D9D9 - RGB
217, 217, 217 - HSL
0°, 0%, 85% - CMYK
0, 0, 0, 15 - Family
Gray - Tone
Light, neutral
About Neutral Gray 85
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.88:1. Its complementary color is #D9D9D9.
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Neutral Gray 85 color codes
| HEX | #D9D9D9 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 217, 217) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 85%) |
| HSV | 0°, 0%, 85% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 15% |
| Decimal | 14277081 |
Shades and tints of Neutral Gray 85
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9F9F9 - 100
#F2F2F2 - 200
#ECECEC - 300
#E6E6E6 - 400
#DFDFDF - 500
#D9D9D9 - 600
#B5B5B5 - 700
#919191 - 800
#6D6D6D - 900
#484848 - 950
#242424
Color harmonies for Neutral Gray 85
- Complementary
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Analogous −30°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Analogous +30°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Triadic +120°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Triadic +240°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Split 150°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85 - Split 210°
#D9D9D9≈ Warm Gray 85
Contrast and accessibility of Neutral Gray 85
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Neutral Gray 85 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Neutral Gray 85 | Aa | 14.88:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Neutral Gray 85
background-color: #D9D9D9;color: #D9D9D9;background-color: rgb(217, 217, 217);background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 85%);:root { --color-neutral-gray-85: #D9D9D9; }class="bg-[#D9D9D9]"Colors similar to Neutral Gray 85
- Warm Gray 85
#DCD9D5 - Cool Gray 85
#D5D8DC - Gainsboro
#DCDCDC - Light Gray
#D3D3D3 - Very Pale Dusty Gold
#DAD8C8 - Very Pale Dusty Yellow
#DADAC8 - Very Pale Dusty Citron
#D8DAC8 - Very Pale Dusty Lime
#D7DAC8 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Very Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#D5DAC8 - Very Pale Dusty Amber
#DAD5C8 - Very Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#D3DAC8
More gray shades
- Neutral Gray 55
#8C8C8C - Neutral Gray 60
#999999 - Neutral Gray 65
#A6A6A6 - Neutral Gray 70
#B2B2B2 - Neutral Gray 75
#BFBFBF - Neutral Gray 80
#CCCCCC - Neutral Gray 90
#E6E6E6 - Neutral Gray 95
#F2F2F2 - Warm Gray 15
#2A2623 - Warm Gray 20
#38332E - Warm Gray 25
#45403A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Neutral Gray 85?
The HEX code for Neutral Gray 85 is #D9D9D9.
What is the RGB value of Neutral Gray 85?
Neutral Gray 85 has an RGB value of 217, 217, 217 (rgb(217, 217, 217)). In HSL it is 0°, 0%, 85%.
What text color should I use on Neutral Gray 85?
Use black text on Neutral Gray 85. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 and black text has 14.88:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Neutral Gray 85?
The complementary color of Neutral Gray 85 is #D9D9D9. Analogous colors #D9D9D9 and #D9D9D9 also pair well.