#D2ABC7 color
The hex color #D2ABC7 is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 67.1% green and 78% blue (210, 171, 199).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 30% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 5% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Violet Vamp (#DAAFD1), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.39:1).
#D2ABC7 color codes
| HEX | #D2ABC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 171, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 67.1%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 30%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 19%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 5%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.16, 18.87, -8.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.16, 20.85, 334.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.449, 46.952, 60.374) | |
| Decimal | 13806535 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2ABC7, 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 #D2ABC7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2ABC7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.39:1 | 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 #D2ABC7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#abb3c8Protanopia
no red cones#b4b8c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d6acb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2abc7; }
.text { color: #d2abc7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2abc7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 171 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2abc7, #d2abb4); }
Similar colors
#daafd1Violet Vamp#dab4ccPurple Poodle#d9b1d6Blushing Sky#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve#c8a2c8Lilac#d8a1c4Pastel Lavender
Questions
- What color is #D2ABC7?
- #D2ABC7 is a light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Violet Vamp. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2ABC7?
- The RGB value is 210, 171, 199: 210 red, 171 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2ABC7?
- The complementary color is #ABD2B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2ABC7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.39:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.