#D6CAAB color
The hex color #D6CAAB is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 79.2% green and 67.1% blue (214, 202, 171).
Its hue angle is 43°, with 34% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 20% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Fiji Sands (#D8CAA9), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.9:1).
#D6CAAB color codes
| HEX | #D6CAAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 202, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 79.2%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 34%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 20%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.55, -0.82, 17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.55, 17.02, 92.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.203, 59.479, 47.04) | |
| Decimal | 14076587 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D6CAAB, 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 #D6CAAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D6CAAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.9:1 | 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 #D6CAAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1c9a9Protanopia
no red cones#d5ccacDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddc5c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6caab; }
.text { color: #d6caab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6caab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 202 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6caab, #cdd6ab); }
Similar colors
#d8caa9Fiji Sands#d8cfb6Berber#cbc1a2Moth#d0c19fCastaway Beach#ddcda6Ancestral Gold#d0c4acTrail Dust#ddd3aeStardust#ddd5b6Banana Frappé
Closest common color name: Pearl.
Questions
- What color is #D6CAAB?
- #D6CAAB is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Fiji Sands. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D6CAAB?
- The RGB value is 214, 202, 171: 214 red, 202 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D6CAAB?
- The complementary color is #ABB7D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6CAAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.9:1 and white text 1.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.