#D2C4BB color
The hex color #D2C4BB is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 76.9% green and 73.3% blue (210, 196, 187).
Its hue angle is 23°, with 20% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 11% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Coconut Macaroon (#DACAC0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.35:1).
#D2C4BB color codes
| HEX | #D2C4BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 196, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 76.9%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 20%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(23, 11%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.05, 3.37, 6.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.05, 7.12, 61.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.287, 56.77, 55.049) | |
| Decimal | 13812923 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2C4BB, 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 #D2C4BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2C4BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.35:1 | 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 #D2C4BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8c5baProtanopia
no red cones#cbc8bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7c2c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2c4bb; }
.text { color: #d2c4bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2c4bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 196 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2c4bb, #d2cfbb); }
Similar colors
#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#c9c0bbWorn Silver#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#cebbb3Mothy#dac9b9Tapioca#dbd0caMushroom Risotto
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D2C4BB?
- #D2C4BB is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Coconut Macaroon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2C4BB?
- The RGB value is 210, 196, 187: 210 red, 196 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2C4BB?
- The complementary color is #BBC9D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2C4BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.35:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.