#D1A2AB color
The hex color #D1A2AB is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 63.5% green and 67.1% blue (209, 162, 171).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 34% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 18% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Young at Heart (#D5A1A9), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.47:1).
#D1A2AB color codes
| HEX | #D1A2AB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 162, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 63.5%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 34%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 22%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 18%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.1, 18.72, 2.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.1, 18.83, 6.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.566, 42.338, 44.239) | |
| Decimal | 13738667 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1A2AB, 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 #D1A2AB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1A2AB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.47:1 | 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 #D1A2AB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a9abProtanopia
no red cones#b3b1aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#da9fa5Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1a2ab; }
.text { color: #d1a2ab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1a2ab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 162 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1a2ab, #d1b0a2); }
Similar colors
#d5a1a9Young at Heart#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#dd99aaBlush Bomb#cf929aRosetti#e7a2aeSprinkled With Pink#e2b5bdHeart’s Content
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #D1A2AB?
- #D1A2AB 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 #D1A2AB?
- The RGB value is 209, 162, 171: 209 red, 162 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1A2AB?
- The complementary color is #A2D1C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1A2AB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.47:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.