#D0A3AB color
The hex color #D0A3AB is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 63.9% green and 67.1% blue (208, 163, 171).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 32% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 18% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Young at Heart (#D5A1A9), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.51:1).
#D0A3AB color codes
| HEX | #D0A3AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 163, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 63.9%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 32%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 18%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.25, 17.81, 2.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.25, 17.95, 7.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.46, 42.546, 44.285) | |
| Decimal | 13673387 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0A3AB, 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 #D0A3AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0A3AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.51:1 | 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 #D0A3AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9aaabProtanopia
no red cones#b4b1aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9a0a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0a3ab; }
.text { color: #d0a3ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0a3ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 163 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0a3ab, #d0b1a3); }
Similar colors
#d5a1a9Young at Heart#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#d6b3c0Mauvelous#cf929aRosetti#e7a2aeSprinkled With Pink
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #D0A3AB?
- #D0A3AB is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Young at Heart. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0A3AB?
- The RGB value is 208, 163, 171: 208 red, 163 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0A3AB?
- The complementary color is #A3D0C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0A3AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.51:1 and white text 2.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.