#D2A2A6 color
The hex color #D2A2A6 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 63.5% green and 65.1% blue (210, 162, 166).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 35% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 21% 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 9.46:1).
#D2A2A6 color codes
| HEX | #D2A2A6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 162, 166) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 63.5%, 65.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 35%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 23%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 21%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.08, 18.32, 4.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.08, 18.94, 14.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.382, 42.297, 41.79) | |
| Decimal | 13804198 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2A2A6, 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 #D2A2A6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2A2A6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.46:1 | 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 #D2A2A6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa9a6Protanopia
no red cones#b5b1a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dc9ea3Tritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2a2a6; }
.text { color: #d2a2a6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2a2a6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 162 166 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2a2a6, #d2b6a2); }
Similar colors
#d5a1a9Young at Heart#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#dfb1b6Sakura#d19c97Savoury Salmon#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#c29594Mutabilis#e6b0afChewing Gum#cf929aRosetti
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #D2A2A6?
- #D2A2A6 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 #D2A2A6?
- The RGB value is 210, 162, 166: 210 red, 162 green and 166 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2A2A6?
- The complementary color is #A2D2CE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2A2A6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.46:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.