#D5ADB0 color
The hex color #D5ADB0 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 67.8% green and 69% blue (213, 173, 176).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 32% saturation and 76% 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 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.43:1).
#D5ADB0 color codes
| HEX | #D5ADB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 173, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 67.8%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 32%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 19%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 17%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.3, 15, 3.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.3, 15.52, 14.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.221, 47.17, 47.525) | |
| Decimal | 14003632 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5ADB0, 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 #D5ADB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5ADB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.43:1 | 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 #D5ADB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3b2b0Protanopia
no red cones#bcb9afDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddaaaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5adb0; }
.text { color: #d5adb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5adb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 173 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5adb0, #d5bead); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e5b3b2Perfect Pink#e3bcbcSoft Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D5ADB0?
- #D5ADB0 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 #D5ADB0?
- The RGB value is 213, 173, 176: 213 red, 173 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5ADB0?
- The complementary color is #ADD5D2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5ADB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.43:1 and white text 2.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.