#D3B4BA color
The hex color #D3B4BA is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 70.6% green and 72.9% blue (211, 180, 186).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 26% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 12% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.01:1).
#D3B4BA color codes
| HEX | #D3B4BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 180, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 70.6%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 26%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 15%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 12%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.09, 12.11, 1.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.09, 12.16, 5.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.048, 50.038, 53.361) | |
| Decimal | 13874362 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3B4BA, 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 #D3B4BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3B4BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.01:1 | 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 #D3B4BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8baProtanopia
no red cones#bfbeb9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9b2b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3b4ba; }
.text { color: #d3b4ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3b4ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 180 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3b4ba, #d3beb4); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb1b6Sakura#e9c4ccLight Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D3B4BA?
- #D3B4BA is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Strawberry Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3B4BA?
- The RGB value is 211, 180, 186: 211 red, 180 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3B4BA?
- The complementary color is #B4D3CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3B4BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.