#D3AEBF color
The hex color #D3AEBF is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 68.2% green and 74.9% blue (211, 174, 191).
Its hue angle is 332°, with 30% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 9% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.58:1).
#D3AEBF color codes
| HEX | #D3AEBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 174, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 68.2%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(332, 30%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(332, 18%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 9%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.75, 16.2, -3.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.75, 16.59, 347.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.403, 47.884, 55.815) | |
| Decimal | 13872831 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3AEBF, 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 #D3AEBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3AEBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | 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 #D3AEBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b4c0Protanopia
no red cones#b9babeDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9adb4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3aebf; }
.text { color: #d3aebf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3aebf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 174 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3aebf, #d3b0ae); }
Similar colors
#d6b3c0Mauvelous#deb4c5Mental Floss#dab4ccPurple Poodle#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#debccdCreamy Berry#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#e6bccdPink Mist#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D3AEBF?
- #D3AEBF is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3AEBF?
- The RGB value is 211, 174, 191: 211 red, 174 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3AEBF?
- The complementary color is #AED3C2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3AEBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.58:1 and white text 1.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.