#D3BEC0 color
The hex color #D3BEC0 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 74.5% green and 75.3% blue (211, 190, 192).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 19% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 9% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.9:1).
#D3BEC0 color codes
| HEX | #D3BEC0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 190, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 74.5%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 19%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 10%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.74, 7.76, 1.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.74, 7.94, 12.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.791, 54.483, 57.489) | |
| Decimal | 13876928 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D3BEC0, 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 #D3BEC0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D3BEC0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.9:1 | 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 #D3BEC0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c1c1c0Protanopia
no red cones#c6c4c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d8bdbfTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d3bec0; }
.text { color: #d3bec0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d3bec0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 190 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d3bec0, #d3c7be); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#cab5b2Cold Turkey#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#c4b9b8Nebulous#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#eacacbPetite Pink
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D3BEC0?
- #D3BEC0 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D3BEC0?
- The RGB value is 211, 190, 192: 211 red, 190 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D3BEC0?
- The complementary color is #BED3D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D3BEC0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.9:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.