#D3B9A8 color
The hex color #D3B9A8 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 72.5% green and 65.9% blue (211, 185, 168).
Its hue angle is 24°, with 33% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 20% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Soba (#D1B49F), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.27:1).
#D3B9A8 color codes
| HEX | #D3B9A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 185, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 72.5%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(24, 33%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(24, 20%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 20%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.91, 6.59, 12.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.91, 13.72, 61.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.281, 51.375, 44.253) | |
| Decimal | 13875624 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3B9A8, 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 #D3B9A8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3B9A8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.27:1 | 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 #D3B9A8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0bba7Protanopia
no red cones#c6c0a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbb4b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3b9a8; }
.text { color: #d3b9a8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3b9a8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 185 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3b9a8, #d3cfa8); }
Similar colors
#d1b49fSoba#ceae99Frappé#d1b399Cashmere#ccbbaaSmoke Dragon#cebbb3Mothy#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#cabaa9Dinosaur Egg#ccbca9Attic Linen
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D3B9A8?
- #D3B9A8 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Soba. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3B9A8?
- The RGB value is 211, 185, 168: 211 red, 185 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3B9A8?
- The complementary color is #A8C2D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3B9A8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.27:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.