#D0C3D2 color
The hex color #D0C3D2 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 76.5% green and 82.4% blue (208, 195, 210).
Its hue angle is 292°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#D0C3D2 color codes
| HEX | #D0C3D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 195, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 76.5%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(292, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(292, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.23, 7.24, -5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.23, 9.31, 321.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.159, 57.094, 68.969) | |
| Decimal | 13681618 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0C3D2, 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 #D0C3D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0C3D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | 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 #D0C3D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c6d3Protanopia
no red cones#c4c7d1Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1c4c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0c3d2; }
.text { color: #d0c3d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0c3d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 195 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0c3d2, #d2c3cd); }
Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty#dcc6d2Light Lilac#decadeDecadial Pink#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#cec3ddLavender Bliss#dec6d3Matt Lilac
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D0C3D2?
- #D0C3D2 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0C3D2?
- The RGB value is 208, 195, 210: 208 red, 195 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0C3D2?
- The complementary color is #C5D2C3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0C3D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.42:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.