#D0B4B6 color
The hex color #D0B4B6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 70.6% green and 71.4% blue (208, 180, 182).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 23% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 12% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.89:1).
#D0B4B6 color codes
| HEX | #D0B4B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 180, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 70.6%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 23%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 13%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 12%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.72, 10.37, 2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.72, 10.71, 14.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.777, 49.431, 51.113) | |
| Decimal | 13677750 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0B4B6, 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 #D0B4B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0B4B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | 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 #D0B4B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8b6Protanopia
no red cones#bebcb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6b2b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0b4b6; }
.text { color: #d0b4b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0b4b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 180 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0b4b6, #d0c0b4); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#cdb1abGarden Snail#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D0B4B6?
- #D0B4B6 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0B4B6?
- The RGB value is 208, 180, 182: 208 red, 180 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0B4B6?
- The complementary color is #B4D0CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0B4B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.89:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.