#D7B7B7 color
The hex color #D7B7B7 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 71.8% green and 71.8% blue (215, 183, 183).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 29% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 15% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Soft Blush (#E3BCBC), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.35:1).
#D7B7B7 color codes
| HEX | #D7B7B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 183, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 71.8%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 29%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 15%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 15%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.12, 11.46, 4.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.12, 12.23, 20.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.505, 51.734, 51.958) | |
| Decimal | 14137271 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7B7B7, 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 #D7B7B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7B7B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.85:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.35:1 | 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 #D7B7B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcbbb7Protanopia
no red cones#c4c1b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#deb4b7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7b7b7; }
.text { color: #d7b7b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7b7b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 183 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7b7b7, #d7c7b7); }
Similar colors
#e3bcbcSoft Blush#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#cdb1abGarden Snail#d9b1aaBorlotti Bean#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#cab5b2Cold Turkey#dfb1b6Sakura
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D7B7B7?
- #D7B7B7 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Soft Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7B7B7?
- The RGB value is 215, 183, 183: 215 red, 183 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7B7B7?
- The complementary color is #B7D7D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7B7B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.35:1 and white text 1.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.