#D2BFBF color
The hex color #D2BFBF is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 74.9% green and 74.9% blue (210, 191, 191).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 17% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Cold Turkey (#CAB5B2), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.94:1).
#D2BFBF color codes
| HEX | #D2BFBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 191, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 74.9%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 17%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 9%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.88, 6.7, 2.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.88, 7.13, 19.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.612, 54.726, 56.966) | |
| Decimal | 13811647 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2BFBF, 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 #D2BFBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2BFBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.94:1 | 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 #D2BFBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c1bfProtanopia
no red cones#c6c5bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7bdbfTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2bfbf; }
.text { color: #d2bfbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2bfbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 191 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2bfbf, #d2c9bf); }
Similar colors
#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#c4b9b8Nebulous#cebbb3Mothy#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e1d2d5Secret Blush
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D2BFBF?
- #D2BFBF is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Cold Turkey. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2BFBF?
- The RGB value is 210, 191, 191: 210 red, 191 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2BFBF?
- The complementary color is #BFD2D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2BFBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.94:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.