Lightgray
lightgray · #D3D3D3
HEX
#D3D3D3
RGB
rgb(211, 211, 211)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 83%)
LAB
lab(84.6, 0.0, 0.0)
What is Lightgray?
Lightgray is the lightgray reference in the CSS Named Colors. Its sRGB value is #D3D3D3 (rgb 211, 211, 211). It sits in the neutral family. The 147 named colors defined by the W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 specification — usable directly in CSS as keywords like 'crimson' or 'rebeccapurple'. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Lightgray as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Lightgray
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Lightgray (#D3D3D3). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FBFBFB
#FBFBFB
100
#F8F8F8
#F8F8F8
200
#F1F1F1
#F1F1F1
300
#E9E9E9
#E9E9E9
400
#DEDEDE
#DEDEDE
500
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
600
#B3B3B3
#B3B3B3
700
#898989
#898989
800
#5F5F5F
#5F5F5F
900
#353535
#353535
950
#191919
#191919
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#DADADA
30%
#E1E1E1
45%
#E8E8E8
60%
#EFEFEF
75%
#F5F5F5
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#C4C4C4
30%
#B4B4B4
45%
#A1A1A1
60%
#8C8C8C
75%
#707070
Color harmonies for Lightgray
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Lightgray. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#D3D3D3
#D3D3D3
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
#D4D4D4
Lightgray in every color space
Full conversion of Lightgray across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#D3D3D3
RGB
rgb(211, 211, 211)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%)
HSL
hsl(0, 0%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(0, 0%, 83%)
HWB
hwb(0 83% 17%)
CIE Lab
lab(84.6 0.0 0.0)
OKLCH
oklch(86.7% 0.000 89.9)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(61.91, 65.14, 70.93)
Copy-ready code for Lightgray
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #D3D3D3;
background-color: #D3D3D3;CSS variable
:root {
--color-lightgray: #D3D3D3;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'lightgray': '#D3D3D3',
}Sass
$color-lightgray: #D3D3D3;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.827, green: 0.827, blue: 0.827, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="lightgray">#D3D3D3</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Lightgray equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in CSS Named Colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 7035
#D7D7D7
Light grey
RAL 9018
#D7D7D7
Papyrus white
RAL 9003
#F4F4F4
Signal white
RAL 9016
#F6F6F6
Traffic white
RAL 7038
#B5B8B1
Agate grey
RAL 9010
#FFFFFF
Pure white
FAQ about Lightgray
What is the HEX code for Lightgray?
Lightgray (lightgray) has the HEX code #D3D3D3. In RGB it is rgb(211, 211, 211), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%).
What is the OKLCH value of Lightgray?
Lightgray converts to oklch(0.867 0.000 89.9). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Lightgray accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Lightgray has a contrast ratio of 14.03:1 with black text and 1.50:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Lightgray?
The closest Pantone reference to Lightgray by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone Cool Gray 2 C (#D0D0CE). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Lightgray?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Lightgray by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 7035 (Light grey, #D7D7D7). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Lightgray?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Lightgray is #D4D4D4. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
CSS Named Colors (CSS Color Module Level 4)
The 147 named colors defined by the W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 specification. Origin: VGA (16) + X11 (rest) + 'rebeccapurple'. Use as a reference for web color names that all browsers natively support. Names like 'crimson' or 'rebeccapurple' work as CSS values without any framework.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- W3C permissive document license
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
CSS named colors are sRGB digital values defined for browsers. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.