#D0CAC3 color
The hex color #D0CAC3 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.6% red, 79.2% green and 76.5% blue (208, 202, 195).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 12% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 6% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Misty Haze (#CEC9C3), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.92:1).
#D0CAC3 color codes
| HEX | #D0CAC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(208, 202, 195) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.6%, 79.2%, 76.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 12%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 6%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.62, 0.85, 4.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.62, 4.31, 78.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.982, 59.591, 60.12) | |
| Decimal | 13683395 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D0CAC3, 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 #D0CAC3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D0CAC3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.92:1 | 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 #D0CAC3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccac3Protanopia
no red cones#cecbc3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d3c9c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d0cac3; }
.text { color: #d0cac3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d0cac3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(208 202 195 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d0cac3, #d0d0c3); }
Similar colors
#cec9c3Misty Haze#cecac3Argento#cbc4c0In the Shadows#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#c8c2beDim#cbc9c0Quill Gray#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#d4d0c5Greybeard
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D0CAC3?
- #D0CAC3 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Misty Haze. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D0CAC3?
- The RGB value is 208, 202, 195: 208 red, 202 green and 195 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D0CAC3?
- The complementary color is #C3C9D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D0CAC3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.92:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.