#D0B8C7 color
The hex color #D0B8C7 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 72.2% green and 78% blue (208, 184, 199).
Its hue angle is 323°, with 20% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 4% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Tamed Beauty (#CFBCCF), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.36:1).
#D0B8C7 color codes
| HEX | #D0B8C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 184, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 72.2%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(323, 20%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(323, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.17, 11.14, -4.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.17, 11.98, 338.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.461, 51.815, 61.207) | |
| Decimal | 13678791 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0B8C7, 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 #D0B8C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0B8C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.36:1 | 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 #D0B8C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9bcc8Protanopia
no red cones#bec0c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3b8bdTritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0b8c7; }
.text { color: #d0b8c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0b8c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 184 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0b8c7, #d0b8bb); }
Similar colors
#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#debccdCreamy Berry#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dcc6d2Light Lilac#d8bfd8Thistle#c1acc3Monet Magic
Questions
- What color is #D0B8C7?
- #D0B8C7 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Tamed Beauty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0B8C7?
- The RGB value is 208, 184, 199: 208 red, 184 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0B8C7?
- The complementary color is #B8D0C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0B8C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.36:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.