#D0B0B5 color
The hex color #D0B0B5 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 69% green and 71% blue (208, 176, 181).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 25% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 13% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.56:1).
#D0B0B5 color codes
| HEX | #D0B0B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 176, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 69%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 25%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 15%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.7, 12.36, 1.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.7, 12.49, 8.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.878, 47.798, 50.306) | |
| Decimal | 13676725 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0B0B5, 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 #D0B0B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0B0B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.56:1 | 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 #D0B0B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b5b5Protanopia
no red cones#bcbab4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d7aeb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0b0b5; }
.text { color: #d0b0b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0b0b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 176 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0b0b5, #d0bbb0); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e3bcbcSoft Blush#c8a6a1Parfait
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D0B0B5?
- #D0B0B5 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0B0B5?
- The RGB value is 208, 176, 181: 208 red, 176 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0B0B5?
- The complementary color is #B0D0CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0B0B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.56:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.