#D3AEAA color
The hex color #D3AEAA is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 68.2% green and 66.7% blue (211, 174, 170).
Its hue angle is 6°, with 32% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 19% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Borlotti Bean (#D9B1AA), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.4:1).
#D3AEAA color codes
| HEX | #D3AEAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 174, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 68.2%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(6, 32%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(6, 19%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 19%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.21, 12.8, 7.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.21, 14.64, 29.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(49.256, 47.025, 44.505) | |
| Decimal | 13872810 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3AEAA, 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 #D3AEAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3AEAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.4:1 | 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 #D3AEAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b2aaProtanopia
no red cones#beb9aaDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcaaadTritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3aeaa; }
.text { color: #d3aeaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3aeaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 174 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3aeaa, #d3c3aa); }
Similar colors
#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#c8a6a1Parfait#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#cdb1abGarden Snail#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D3AEAA?
- #D3AEAA is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Borlotti Bean. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3AEAA?
- The RGB value is 211, 174, 170: 211 red, 174 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3AEAA?
- The complementary color is #AACFD3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3AEAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.4:1 and white text 2.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.