#D2B1B7 color
The hex color #D2B1B7 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 69.4% green and 71.8% blue (210, 177, 183).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 27% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 13% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.71:1).
#D2B1B7 color codes
| HEX | #D2B1B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 177, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 69.4%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 27%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 16%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 13%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.18, 12.87, 1.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.18, 12.95, 6.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.847, 48.566, 51.486) | |
| Decimal | 13808055 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2B1B7, 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 #D2B1B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2B1B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.71:1 | 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 #D2B1B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b6b7Protanopia
no red cones#bdbbb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9afb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2b1b7; }
.text { color: #d2b1b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2b1b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 177 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2b1b7, #d2bbb1); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e3bcbcSoft Blush#deb4c5Mental Floss
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D2B1B7?
- #D2B1B7 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2B1B7?
- The RGB value is 210, 177, 183: 210 red, 177 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2B1B7?
- The complementary color is #B1D2CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2B1B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.71:1 and white text 1.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.