#D0BFD3 color
The hex color #D0BFD3 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 74.9% green and 82.7% blue (208, 191, 211).
Its hue angle is 291°, with 19% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Tamed Beauty (#CFBCCF), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.07:1).
#D0BFD3 color codes
| HEX | #D0BFD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 191, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 74.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(291, 19%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(291, 9%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 9%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.26, 9.57, -7.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.26, 12.36, 320.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.399, 55.375, 69.333) | |
| Decimal | 13680595 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0BFD3, 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 #D0BFD3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0BFD3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.07:1 | 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 #D0BFD3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdc3d4Protanopia
no red cones#c1c5d2Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1c1c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0bfd3; }
.text { color: #d0bfd3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0bfd3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 191 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0bfd3, #d3bfcc); }
Similar colors
#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d1c0dcGirl Crush#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#decadeDecadial Pink#d8bfd8Thistle#cec3ddLavender Bliss#c4bad2Fog Syringa
Questions
- What color is #D0BFD3?
- #D0BFD3 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Tamed Beauty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0BFD3?
- The RGB value is 208, 191, 211: 208 red, 191 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0BFD3?
- The complementary color is #C2D3BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0BFD3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.07:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.