#D3B0B6 color
The hex color #D3B0B6 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 69% green and 71.4% blue (211, 176, 182).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 28% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 14% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.66:1).
#D3B0B6 color codes
| HEX | #D3B0B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 176, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 69%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 28%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 17%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 14%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75, 13.61, 1.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75, 13.72, 7.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.833, 48.278, 50.888) | |
| Decimal | 13873334 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3B0B6, 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 #D3B0B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3B0B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.66:1 | 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 #D3B0B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b5b6Protanopia
no red cones#bdbbb5Deuteranopia
no green cones#daaeb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3b0b6; }
.text { color: #d3b0b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3b0b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 176 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3b0b6, #d3bcb0); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e3bcbcSoft Blush#deb4c5Mental Floss
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D3B0B6?
- #D3B0B6 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3B0B6?
- The RGB value is 211, 176, 182: 211 red, 176 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3B0B6?
- The complementary color is #B0D3CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3B0B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.66:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.