La Vie en Rose color: hex code #D2A5A3
La Vie en Rose has the hex code #D2A5A3. It is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 64.7% green and 63.9% blue (210, 165, 163).
Its hue angle is 3°, with 34% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 22% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.65:1).
La Vie en Rose (#D2A5A3) color codes
| HEX | #D2A5A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 165, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 64.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(3, 34%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(3, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 22%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.73, 16.24, 7.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.73, 17.84, 24.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.645, 43.258, 40.536) | |
| Decimal | 13804963 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with La Vie en Rose, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D2A5A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2A5A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D2A5A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#adaba3Protanopia
no red cones#b8b3a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dca0a5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2a5a3; }
.text { color: #d2a5a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2a5a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 165 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2a5a3, #d2bca3); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
See #D2A5A3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D2A5A3?
- #D2A5A3 is a light, desaturated red known as La Vie en Rose. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of La Vie en Rose?
- The RGB value is 210, 165, 163: 210 red, 165 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of La Vie en Rose?
- The complementary color is #A3D0D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2A5A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 and white text 2.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.