#D4C8B9 color
The hex color #D4C8B9 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 78.4% green and 72.5% blue (212, 200, 185).
Its hue angle is 33°, with 24% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 13% yellow and 17% black.
The closest named color is Cafe Latte (#D6C6B4), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.76:1).
#D4C8B9 color codes
| HEX | #D4C8B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 200, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 78.4%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 24%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(33, 13%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.19, 1.66, 9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.19, 9.15, 79.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.562, 58.809, 54.261) | |
| Decimal | 13945017 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D4C8B9, 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 #D4C8B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D4C8B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.76:1 | 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 #D4C8B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cdc8b8Protanopia
no red cones#d0cbb9Deuteranopia
no green cones#d9c5c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4c8b9; }
.text { color: #d4c8b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4c8b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 200 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4c8b9, #d3d4b9); }
Similar colors
#d6c6b4Cafe Latte#d9cfbeBuff It#dac9b9Tapioca#ddcfbcMalt#cabfb4Crumbling Statue#dfd4c4Wheat Sheaf#ddcfb9Cream and Sugar#ded5c7Shōji
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #D4C8B9?
- #D4C8B9 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Cafe Latte. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D4C8B9?
- The RGB value is 212, 200, 185: 212 red, 200 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D4C8B9?
- The complementary color is #B9C5D4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4C8B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.76:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.