#D6B7BE color
The hex color #D6B7BE is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 71.8% green and 74.5% blue (214, 183, 190).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 27% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 11% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.38:1).
#D6B7BE color codes
| HEX | #D6B7BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 183, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 71.8%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 27%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 14%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 11%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.21, 12.24, 0.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.21, 12.26, 2.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.959, 51.882, 55.877) | |
| Decimal | 14071742 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6B7BE, 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 #D6B7BE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6B7BE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.38:1 | 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 #D6B7BE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbbcbeProtanopia
no red cones#c2c1bdDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcb5b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#bfbfbfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6b7be; }
.text { color: #d6b7be; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6b7be; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 183 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6b7be, #d6c0b7); }
Similar colors
#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e9c4ccLight Blush#debccdCreamy Berry
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D6B7BE?
- #D6B7BE is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6B7BE?
- The RGB value is 214, 183, 190: 214 red, 183 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6B7BE?
- The complementary color is #B7D6CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6B7BE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.38:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.