#D1BCBE color
The hex color #D1BCBE is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 73.7% green and 74.5% blue (209, 188, 190).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 19% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 9% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.65:1).
#D1BCBE color codes
| HEX | #D1BCBE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 188, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 73.7%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 19%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 10%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.02, 7.77, 1.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.02, 7.96, 12.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.571, 53.24, 56.16) | |
| Decimal | 13745342 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1BCBE, 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 #D1BCBE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1BCBE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.65:1 | 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 #D1BCBE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfbfbeProtanopia
no red cones#c4c2beDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6bbbdTritanopia
no blue cones#c1c1c1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1bcbe; }
.text { color: #d1bcbe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1bcbe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 188 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1bcbe, #d1c5bc); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#c4b9b8Nebulous#cdb1abGarden Snail#dcc6d2Light Lilac#cebbb3Mothy
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D1BCBE?
- #D1BCBE is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1BCBE?
- The RGB value is 209, 188, 190: 209 red, 188 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1BCBE?
- The complementary color is #BCD1CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1BCBE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.65:1 and white text 1.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.