#D1ABAE color
The hex color #D1ABAE is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 67.1% green and 68.2% blue (209, 171, 174).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 29% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 17% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.15:1).
#D1ABAE color codes
| HEX | #D1ABAE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 171, 174) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 67.1%, 68.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 29%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 18%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 17%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.38, 14.3, 3.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.38, 14.77, 14.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.497, 45.739, 46.31) | |
| Decimal | 13740974 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1ABAE, 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 #D1ABAE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1ABAE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.15:1 | 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 #D1ABAE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b0aeProtanopia
no red cones#bab7adDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9a8acTritanopia
no blue cones#b4b4b4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1abae; }
.text { color: #d1abae; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1abae; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 171 174 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1abae, #d1bbab); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#dfb1b6Sakura#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#c8a6a1Parfait#d5a1a9Young at Heart
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D1ABAE?
- #D1ABAE is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1ABAE?
- The RGB value is 209, 171, 174: 209 red, 171 green and 174 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1ABAE?
- The complementary color is #ABD1CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1ABAE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.15:1 and white text 2.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.