#D6B4BB color
The hex color #D6B4BB is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 70.6% green and 73.3% blue (214, 180, 187).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 29% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 13% 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 11.11:1).
#D6B4BB color codes
| HEX | #D6B4BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 180, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 70.6%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 29%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 16%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 13%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.39, 13.36, 1.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.39, 13.4, 4.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.022, 50.528, 53.964) | |
| Decimal | 14070971 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6B4BB, 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 #D6B4BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6B4BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.11:1 | 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 #D6B4BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b9bbProtanopia
no red cones#c0bfbaDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddb2b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6b4bb; }
.text { color: #d6b4bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6b4bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 180 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6b4bb, #d6beb4); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb1b6Sakura#e3bcbcSoft Blush#deb4c5Mental Floss
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D6B4BB?
- #D6B4BB 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 #D6B4BB?
- The RGB value is 214, 180, 187: 214 red, 180 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6B4BB?
- The complementary color is #B4D6CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6B4BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.11:1 and white text 1.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.