#D1C3AF color
The hex color #D1C3AF is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 76.5% green and 68.6% blue (209, 195, 175).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 27% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 16% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cafe Latte (#D6C6B4), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.14:1).
#D1C3AF color codes
| HEX | #D1C3AF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 195, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 76.5%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 27%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 16%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.43, 1.61, 11.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.43, 11.93, 82.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.547, 55.682, 48.476) | |
| Decimal | 13747119 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D1C3AF, 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 #D1C3AF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D1C3AF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.14:1 | 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 #D1C3AF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c3aeProtanopia
no red cones#ccc6afDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7bfbdTritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1c3af; }
.text { color: #d1c3af; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1c3af; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 195 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1c3af, #ced1af); }
Similar colors
#d6c6b4Cafe Latte#ccbca9Attic Linen#d0c4acTrail Dust#cfc5afPistachio Shell#c7bba4Another One Bites the Dust#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#ccc4b0Seine and Sensibility#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon
Closest common color name: Khaki.
Questions
- What color is #D1C3AF?
- #D1C3AF is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Cafe Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D1C3AF?
- The RGB value is 209, 195, 175: 209 red, 195 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D1C3AF?
- The complementary color is #AFBDD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1C3AF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.14:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.