#D5C3CF color
The hex color #D5C3CF is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.5% red, 76.5% green and 81.2% blue (213, 195, 207).
Its hue angle is 320°, with 18% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 3% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Light Lilac (#DCC6D2), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.54:1).
#D5C3CF color codes
| HEX | #D5C3CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 195, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.5%, 76.5%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(320, 18%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(320, 8%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 3%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.56, 8.41, -3.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.56, 9.19, 336.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.217, 57.682, 67.086) | |
| Decimal | 14009295 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D5C3CF, 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 #D5C3CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D5C3CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.54:1 | 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 #D5C3CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c6d0Protanopia
no red cones#c7c9ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#d7c3c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d5c3cf; }
.text { color: #d5c3cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d5c3cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(213 195 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d5c3cf, #d5c3c6); }
Similar colors
#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#cfbccfTamed Beauty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#decadeDecadial Pink
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D5C3CF?
- #D5C3CF is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Light Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D5C3CF?
- The RGB value is 213, 195, 207: 213 red, 195 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D5C3CF?
- The complementary color is #C3D5C9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D5C3CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.54:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.