#D2A7B8 color
The hex color #D2A7B8 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 65.5% green and 72.2% blue (210, 167, 184).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 32% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 12% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Roseate Spoonbill (#E0ADC4), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.96:1).
#D2A7B8 color codes
| HEX | #D2A7B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 167, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 65.5%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 32%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 20%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 12%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.76, 18.46, -2.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.76, 18.66, 351.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.049, 44.801, 51.402) | |
| Decimal | 13805496 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2A7B8, 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 #D2A7B8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2A7B8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.96:1 | 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 #D2A7B8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#abaeb9Protanopia
no red cones#b5b5b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9a6adTritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2a7b8; }
.text { color: #d2a7b8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2a7b8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 167 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2a7b8, #d2aca7); }
Similar colors
#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#deb4c5Mental Floss#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#c19fb3Lily#dab4ccPurple Poodle#d5a1a9Young at Heart#e6aac1Little Princess
Closest common color name: Lilac.
Questions
- What color is #D2A7B8?
- #D2A7B8 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Roseate Spoonbill. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2A7B8?
- The RGB value is 210, 167, 184: 210 red, 167 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2A7B8?
- The complementary color is #A7D2C1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2A7B8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.96:1 and white text 2.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.