#D4AEAF color
The hex color #D4AEAF is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 68.2% green and 68.6% blue (212, 174, 175).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 31% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 17% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.47:1).
#D4AEAF color codes
| HEX | #D4AEAF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 174, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 68.2%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 31%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 18%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 17%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.42, 13.94, 4.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.42, 14.71, 18.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.025, 47.366, 47.057) | |
| Decimal | 13938351 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4AEAF, 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 #D4AEAF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4AEAF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.47:1 | 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 #D4AEAF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b3afProtanopia
no red cones#bdbaaeDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcabafTritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4aeaf; }
.text { color: #d4aeaf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4aeaf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 174 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4aeaf, #d4c0ae); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#c8a6a1Parfait
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D4AEAF?
- #D4AEAF 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 #D4AEAF?
- The RGB value is 212, 174, 175: 212 red, 174 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4AEAF?
- The complementary color is #AED4D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4AEAF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.47:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.