#D7B6BC color
The hex color #D7B6BC is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 71.4% green and 73.7% blue (215, 182, 188).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 29% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 13% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Shy Young Salmon (#DFB8BC), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.31:1).
#D7B6BC color codes
| HEX | #D7B6BC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 182, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 71.4%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 29%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 15%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77, 12.81, 1.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77, 12.88, 6.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.829, 51.535, 54.679) | |
| Decimal | 14137020 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7B6BC, 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 #D7B6BC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7B6BC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.31:1 | 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 #D7B6BC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babbbcProtanopia
no red cones#c2c0bbDeuteranopia
no green cones#deb4b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7b6bc; }
.text { color: #d7b6bc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7b6bc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 182 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7b6bc, #d7c1b6); }
Similar colors
#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e3bcbcSoft Blush#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb1b6Sakura#e9c4ccLight Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D7B6BC?
- #D7B6BC is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Shy Young Salmon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7B6BC?
- The RGB value is 215, 182, 188: 215 red, 182 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7B6BC?
- The complementary color is #B6D7D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7B6BC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.31:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.