#D0C4C8 color
The hex color #D0C4C8 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 76.9% green and 78.4% blue (208, 196, 200).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 11% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 4% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Dangerous Robot (#CBC5C6), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.41:1).
#D0C4C8 color codes
| HEX | #D0C4C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 196, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 76.9%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 11%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 6%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.21, 4.89, -0.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.21, 4.92, 354.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.176, 57.06, 62.687) | |
| Decimal | 13681864 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0C4C8, 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 #D0C4C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0C4C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.41:1 | 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 #D0C4C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5c6c8Protanopia
no red cones#c8c8c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#d2c4c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0c4c8; }
.text { color: #d0c4c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0c4c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 196 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0c4c8, #d0c6c4); }
Similar colors
#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#e1d2d5Secret Blush#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#c4b9b8Nebulous#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #D0C4C8?
- #D0C4C8 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Dangerous Robot. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0C4C8?
- The RGB value is 208, 196, 200: 208 red, 196 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0C4C8?
- The complementary color is #C4D0CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0C4C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.41:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.