#D2B6BF color
The hex color #D2B6BF is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 71.4% green and 74.9% blue (210, 182, 191).
Its hue angle is 341°, with 24% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 9% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
#D2B6BF color codes
| HEX | #D2B6BF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 182, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 71.4%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(341, 24%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(341, 13%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 9%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.63, 11.52, -0.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.63, 11.55, 355.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.71, 50.92, 56.332) | |
| Decimal | 13809343 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2B6BF, 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 #D2B6BF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2B6BF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | 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 #D2B6BF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9babfProtanopia
no red cones#bfbfbeDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7b5b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2b6bf; }
.text { color: #d2b6bf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2b6bf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 182 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2b6bf, #d2bbb6); }
Similar colors
#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#debccdCreamy Berry#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dcc6d2Light Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D2B6BF?
- #D2B6BF is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2B6BF?
- The RGB value is 210, 182, 191: 210 red, 182 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2B6BF?
- The complementary color is #B6D2C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2B6BF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.