#D2C3C6 color
The hex color #D2C3C6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 76.5% green and 77.6% blue (210, 195, 198).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 14% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 6% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.36:1).
#D2C3C6 color codes
| HEX | #D2C3C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 195, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 76.5%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 14%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 7%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.07, 5.77, 0.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.07, 5.79, 3.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.285, 56.81, 61.415) | |
| Decimal | 13812678 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2C3C6, 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 #D2C3C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2C3C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.36:1 | 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 #D2C3C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5c5c6Protanopia
no red cones#c8c7c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5c2c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2c3c6; }
.text { color: #d2c3c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2c3c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 195 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2c3c6, #d2c7c3); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1d2d5Secret Blush#c4b9b8Nebulous#cbc5c6Dangerous Robot#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #D2C3C6?
- #D2C3C6 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2C3C6?
- The RGB value is 210, 195, 198: 210 red, 195 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2C3C6?
- The complementary color is #C3D2CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2C3C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.36:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.