Velvet Horizon color: hex code #D39ED2
Velvet Horizon has the hex code #D39ED2. It is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 62% green and 82.4% blue (211, 158, 210).
Its hue angle is 301°, with 38% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.59:1).
Velvet Horizon (#D39ED2) color codes
| HEX | #D39ED2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 158, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 62%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(301, 38%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(301, 25%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.53, 28.3, -18.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.53, 34, 326.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.723, 42.957, 66.58) | |
| Decimal | 13868754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Velvet Horizon, 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 #D39ED2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D39ED2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | 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 #D39ED2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9babd4Protanopia
no red cones#a7b2d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7a2b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#afafafAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d39ed2; }
.text { color: #d39ed2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d39ed2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 158 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d39ed2, #d39eb8); }Similar colors
#d39bcbGirl Power#cb99c9Pastel Violet#c6a1cfLilac Lace#c9a0dcWisteria#c8a2c8Lilac#e8a7e2Candy Floss#cc99ddSomewhere in a Fairytale#deadeaControlled Substance
See #D39ED2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D39ED2?
- #D39ED2 is a light, desaturated magenta known as Velvet Horizon. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Velvet Horizon?
- The RGB value is 211, 158, 210: 211 red, 158 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Velvet Horizon?
- The complementary color is #9ED39F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D39ED2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.59:1 and white text 2.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.