Purple Poodle color: hex code #DAB4CC
Purple Poodle has the hex code #DAB4CC. It is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 70.6% green and 80% blue (218, 180, 204).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 34% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 6% yellow and 15% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.38:1).
Purple Poodle (#DAB4CC) color codes
| HEX | #DAB4CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 180, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 70.6%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 34%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 17%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 6%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.23, 17.66, -6.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.23, 18.98, 338.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.133, 51.909, 64.178) | |
| Decimal | 14333132 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Purple Poodle, 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 #DAB4CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAB4CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | 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 #DAB4CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5bbcdProtanopia
no red cones#bec1cbDeuteranopia
no green cones#dfb4bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dab4cc; }
.text { color: #dab4cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dab4cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 180 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dab4cc, #dab4b9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
See #DAB4CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DAB4CC?
- #DAB4CC is a light, desaturated rose known as Purple Poodle. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Purple Poodle?
- The RGB value is 218, 180, 204: 218 red, 180 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Purple Poodle?
- The complementary color is #B4DAC2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAB4CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.38:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.