#D7B3BD color
The hex color #D7B3BD is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 70.2% green and 74.1% blue (215, 179, 189).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 31% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 12% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Mauvelous (#D6B3C0), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.07:1).
#D7B3BD color codes
| HEX | #D7B3BD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 179, 189) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 70.2%, 74.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 31%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 17%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 12%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.29, 14.59, -0.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.29, 14.59, 359.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.329, 50.363, 55.046) | |
| Decimal | 14136253 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7B3BD, 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 #D7B3BD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7B3BD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.07:1 | 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 #D7B3BD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b9bdProtanopia
no red cones#bfbebcDeuteranopia
no green cones#deb1b6Tritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7b3bd; }
.text { color: #d7b3bd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7b3bd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 179 189 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7b3bd, #d7bbb3); }
Similar colors
#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#deb4c5Mental Floss#dfb1b6Sakura#debccdCreamy Berry
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D7B3BD?
- #D7B3BD is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Mauvelous. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7B3BD?
- The RGB value is 215, 179, 189: 215 red, 179 green and 189 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7B3BD?
- The complementary color is #B3D7CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7B3BD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.07:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.