#D7ABB3 color
The hex color #D7ABB3 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 67.1% green and 70.2% blue (215, 171, 179).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 35% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 17% 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 10.37:1).
#D7ABB3 color codes
| HEX | #D7ABB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 171, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 67.1%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 35%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 20%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 17%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.08, 17.29, 2.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.08, 17.41, 6.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(50.724, 46.829, 49.006) | |
| Decimal | 14134195 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7ABB3, 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 #D7ABB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7ABB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.37:1 | 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 #D7ABB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b1b2b3Protanopia
no red cones#bbb9b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfa8aeTritanopia
no blue cones#b6b6b6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7abb3; }
.text { color: #d7abb3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7abb3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 171 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7abb3, #d7b9ab); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#dfb1b6Sakura#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#d5a1a9Young at Heart#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#deb4c5Mental Floss
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D7ABB3?
- #D7ABB3 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 #D7ABB3?
- The RGB value is 215, 171, 179: 215 red, 171 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7ABB3?
- The complementary color is #ABD7CF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7ABB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.37:1 and white text 2.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.