# Light Gray Color (#D3D3D3)

> Light Gray is a CSS named color defined as hex code #D3D3D3.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/light-gray/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `lightgray`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #D3D3D3
- **RGB**: rgb(211, 211, 211)
- **HSL**: hsl(0, 0%, 83%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(0, 0%, 83%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 17%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.867 0.000 0.0)

## What Colors Go With Light Gray
Contrast is each color on Light Gray (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 14.03:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on light gray.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 10.69:1, text-safe. A deep blue that gives readable text and a crisp contrast.
- **Midnight Blue (#191970)**: 9.92:1, text-safe. A softer dark blue for headings and text.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 5.96:1, text-safe. A dark neutral with a slight teal tint.
- **Dim Gray (#696969)**: 3.67:1, background or accent. A tonal dark gray for secondary text.
- **Teal (#008080)**: 3.19:1, background or accent. A cool blue-green accent for links and highlights.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Light Gray**: 14.03:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Light Gray**: 1.5:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Light Gray**: 10.3:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Light Gray**: 3.84:1 (Passes AA for large text only)

## FAQ
### Can I use black text on Light Gray?
Yes. Black text on Light Gray has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 14.03:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.

### Can I use white text on Light Gray?
No. White text on Light Gray has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.5:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.

### What colors go with Light Gray?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray and Teal all go well with Light Gray. Black (14.03:1), Navy (10.69:1), Midnight Blue (9.92:1) and Dark Slate Gray (5.96:1) have enough contrast for text on Light Gray; Dim Gray and Teal work better as a background or accent.

### What is the difference between light gray and silver?
Light Gray (#D3D3D3) is lighter than Silver (#C0C0C0): its lightness is 83% against 75%.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/light-gray-1920x1080.png