#D2C9BA color
The hex color #D2C9BA is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.4% red, 78.8% green and 72.9% blue (210, 201, 186).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 21% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 11% yellow and 18% black.
The closest named color is Buff It (#D9CFBE), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.8:1).
#D2C9BA color codes
| HEX | #D2C9BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(210, 201, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.4%, 78.8%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 21%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 11%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.3, 0.57, 8.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.3, 8.63, 86.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.327, 59.021, 54.87) | |
| Decimal | 13814202 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D2C9BA, 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 #D2C9BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D2C9BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.8:1 | 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 #D2C9BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc9b9Protanopia
no red cones#d0cbbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7c6c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d2c9ba; }
.text { color: #d2c9ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d2c9ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(210 201 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d2c9ba, #cfd2ba); }
Similar colors
#d9cfbeBuff It#ccc4b0Seine and Sensibility#d8cfbaWarm Oats#ddcfbcMalt#dad0bbBell Tower#dfd4c4Wheat Sheaf#cfc5afPistachio Shell#ded5c7Shōji
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #D2C9BA?
- #D2C9BA is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Buff It. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D2C9BA?
- The RGB value is 210, 201, 186: 210 red, 201 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D2C9BA?
- The complementary color is #BAC3D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D2C9BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.8:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.