#D0AEBF color
The hex color #D0AEBF is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 68.2% green and 74.9% blue (208, 174, 191).
Its hue angle is 330°, with 27% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.49:1).
#D0AEBF color codes
| HEX | #D0AEBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 174, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 68.2%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(330, 27%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(330, 16%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.47, 15.13, -4.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.47, 15.66, 345.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.552, 47.445, 55.775) | |
| Decimal | 13676223 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0AEBF, 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 #D0AEBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0AEBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | 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 #D0AEBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0b4c0Protanopia
no red cones#b8b9beDeuteranopia
no green cones#d5aeb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0aebf; }
.text { color: #d0aebf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0aebf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 174 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0aebf, #d0aeae); }
Similar colors
#d6b3c0Mauvelous#deb4c5Mental Floss#dab4ccPurple Poodle#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#debccdCreamy Berry#c19fb3Lily#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#e6bccdPink Mist
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D0AEBF?
- #D0AEBF is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0AEBF?
- The RGB value is 208, 174, 191: 208 red, 174 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0AEBF?
- The complementary color is #AED0BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0AEBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.49:1 and white text 2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.