#D0ADB5 color
The hex color #D0ADB5 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 67.8% green and 71% blue (208, 173, 181).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 27% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 13% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.33:1).
#D0ADB5 color codes
| HEX | #D0ADB5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 173, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 67.8%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 27%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 17%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.96, 13.99, 0.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.96, 14, 2.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.296, 46.635, 50.112) | |
| Decimal | 13675957 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0ADB5, 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 #D0ADB5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0ADB5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.33:1 | 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 #D0ADB5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b2b5Protanopia
no red cones#b9b8b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7abb0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0adb5; }
.text { color: #d0adb5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0adb5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 173 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0adb5, #d0b7ad); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#deb4c5Mental Floss#d5a1a9Young at Heart
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D0ADB5?
- #D0ADB5 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 #D0ADB5?
- The RGB value is 208, 173, 181: 208 red, 173 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0ADB5?
- The complementary color is #ADD0C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0ADB5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.33:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.