#D5ACB0 color
The hex color #D5ACB0 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 67.5% green and 69% blue (213, 172, 176).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 33% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 17% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.36:1).
#D5ACB0 color codes
| HEX | #D5ACB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 172, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 67.5%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 33%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 19%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 17%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.05, 15.54, 3.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.05, 15.96, 13.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.03, 46.788, 47.461) | |
| Decimal | 14003376 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5ACB0, 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 #D5ACB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5ACB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.36:1 | 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 #D5ACB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b2b2b0Protanopia
no red cones#bcb9afDeuteranopia
no green cones#dda9adTritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5acb0; }
.text { color: #d5acb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5acb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 172 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5acb0, #d5bdac); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#d5a1a9Young at Heart
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D5ACB0?
- #D5ACB0 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 #D5ACB0?
- The RGB value is 213, 172, 176: 213 red, 172 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5ACB0?
- The complementary color is #ACD5D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5ACB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.36:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.