#D1A0A4 color
The hex color #D1A0A4 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 62.7% green and 64.3% blue (209, 160, 164).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 35% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 22% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Young at Heart (#D5A1A9), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.28:1).
#D1A0A4 color codes
| HEX | #D1A0A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 160, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 62.7%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 35%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 23%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 22%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.44, 18.74, 4.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.44, 19.38, 14.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.567, 41.379, 40.702) | |
| Decimal | 13738148 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1A0A4, 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 #D1A0A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1A0A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.28:1 | 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 #D1A0A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a7a4Protanopia
no red cones#b3b0a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#db9ca2Tritanopia
no blue cones#acacacAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1a0a4; }
.text { color: #d1a0a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1a0a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 160 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1a0a4, #d1b4a0); }
Similar colors
#d5a1a9Young at Heart#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#d19c97Savoury Salmon#c29594Mutabilis#cf929aRosetti#dfb1b6Sakura#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e6b0afChewing Gum
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #D1A0A4?
- #D1A0A4 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Young at Heart. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1A0A4?
- The RGB value is 209, 160, 164: 209 red, 160 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1A0A4?
- The complementary color is #A0D1CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1A0A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.28:1 and white text 2.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.