#D6C9CA color
The hex color #D6C9CA is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 78.8% green and 79.2% blue (214, 201, 202).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 14% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 6% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Secret Blush (#E1D2D5), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.07:1).
#D6C9CA color codes
| HEX | #D6C9CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 201, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 78.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 14%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 6%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.02, 4.69, 1.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.02, 4.82, 13.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.278, 60.334, 64.389) | |
| Decimal | 14076362 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6C9CA, 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 #D6C9CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6C9CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.07:1 | 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 #D6C9CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbcaProtanopia
no red cones#cecdcaDeuteranopia
no green cones#d9c8c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6c9ca; }
.text { color: #d6c9ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6c9ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 201 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6c9ca, #d6cfc9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #D6C9CA?
- #D6C9CA is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Secret Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6C9CA?
- The RGB value is 214, 201, 202: 214 red, 201 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6C9CA?
- The complementary color is #C9D6D5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6C9CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.07:1 and white text 1.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.