#D0B6A2 color
The hex color #D0B6A2 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 71.4% green and 63.5% blue (208, 182, 162).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 33% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 22% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Soba (#D1B49F), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.89:1).
#D0B6A2 color codes
| HEX | #D0B6A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 182, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 71.4%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 33%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.75, 6.17, 13.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.75, 14.94, 65.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.262, 49.476, 41.13) | |
| Decimal | 13678242 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0B6A2, 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 #D0B6A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0B6A2 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 #D0B6A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#beb7a1Protanopia
no red cones#c4bda2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9b1b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0b6a2; }
.text { color: #d0b6a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0b6a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 182 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0b6a2, #d0cda2); }
Similar colors
#d1b49fSoba#d1b399Cashmere#ceae99Frappé#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#ccbca9Attic Linen#d0b393Baker’s Bread#d1b99bCosy Wool
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D0B6A2?
- #D0B6A2 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Soba. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0B6A2?
- The RGB value is 208, 182, 162: 208 red, 182 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0B6A2?
- The complementary color is #A2BCD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0B6A2?
- 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.