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Papyrus White
Papyrus White
#D0CDC4Click to copy
Papyrus White Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(208, 205, 196)Copy
HSLhsl(45, 11%, 79%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(45, 6%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 18%)Copy
Papyrus White Color Schemes
Complementary
#D0CDC4
Click to copy#C4C7D0
Click to copyAnalogous
#D0C7C4
Click to copy#CDD0C4
Click to copySplit Complementary
#C4CDD0
Click to copy#C7C4D0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D0CDC4
Click to copy#FDFDFD
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#A39D8B
Click to copy#6F6A59
Click to copy#37342B
Click to copyPapyrus White WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.59 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.21 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.46 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
7.95 : 1
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Papyrus White Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Papyrus White Color Introduction
Definition
Papyrus White (HEX #D0CDC4) has the RGB value rgb(208, 205, 196), the HSL value hsl(45°, 11%, 79%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Papyrus White is #C4C7D0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D0C7C4 and #CDD0C4 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#C4CDD0, #C7C4D0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Papyrus White uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Papyrus White has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 against white and 13.21:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Papyrus White has a lightness of 79% and a saturation of 11%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A white with a distinct gray cast.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Papyrus White tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Papyrus White is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Papyrus White Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.