#D0ADB1 color
The hex color #D0ADB1 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 67.8% green and 69.4% blue (208, 173, 177).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 27% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 15% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.29:1).
#D0ADB1 color codes
| HEX | #D0ADB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 173, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 67.8%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 27%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 17%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 15%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.85, 13.33, 2.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.85, 13.61, 11.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.892, 46.473, 47.981) | |
| Decimal | 13675953 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0ADB1, 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 #D0ADB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0ADB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.29:1 | 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 #D0ADB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b2b1Protanopia
no red cones#bab8b0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7aaaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0adb1; }
.text { color: #d0adb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0adb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 173 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0adb1, #d0bbad); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#dfb1b6Sakura#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#c8a6a1Parfait
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D0ADB1?
- #D0ADB1 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0ADB1?
- The RGB value is 208, 173, 177: 208 red, 173 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0ADB1?
- The complementary color is #ADD0CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0ADB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.29:1 and white text 2.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.