#D0BBBF color
The hex color #D0BBBF is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 73.3% green and 74.9% blue (208, 187, 191).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 18% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 8% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.54:1).
#D0BBBF color codes
| HEX | #D0BBBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 187, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 73.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 18%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 8%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.71, 8.12, 0.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.71, 8.15, 4.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.186, 52.713, 56.653) | |
| Decimal | 13679551 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0BBBF, 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 #D0BBBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0BBBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.54:1 | 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 #D0BBBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bebebfProtanopia
no red cones#c2c1bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d4babcTritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0bbbf; }
.text { color: #d0bbbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0bbbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 187 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0bbbf, #d0c1bb); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#c4b9b8Nebulous#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D0BBBF?
- #D0BBBF 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 #D0BBBF?
- The RGB value is 208, 187, 191: 208 red, 187 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0BBBF?
- The complementary color is #BBD0CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0BBBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.54:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.