#D7CBE5 color
The hex color #D7CBE5 is a very light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.3% red, 79.6% green and 89.8% blue (215, 203, 229).
Its hue angle is 268°, with 33% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Lavender Bliss (#CEC3DD), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.56:1).
#D7CBE5 color codes
| HEX | #D7CBE5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(215, 203, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.3%, 79.6%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(268, 33%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(268, 11%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.35, 8.93, -11.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.35, 14.43, 308.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.521, 62.816, 82.892) | |
| Decimal | 14142437 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D7CBE5, 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 #D7CBE5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D7CBE5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.56:1 | 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 #D7CBE5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7cfe6Protanopia
no red cones#c9d0e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#d5ced3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d7cbe5; }
.text { color: #d7cbe5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d7cbe5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(215 203 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d7cbe5, #e4cbe5); }
Similar colors
#cec3ddLavender Bliss#d5c7e8Foggy Love#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#d1c0dcGirl Crush#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#cbc3e3Light Purple#decadeDecadial Pink#cac0e1Digital Lavender
Questions
- What color is #D7CBE5?
- #D7CBE5 is a very light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Lavender Bliss. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D7CBE5?
- The RGB value is 215, 203, 229: 215 red, 203 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D7CBE5?
- The complementary color is #D9E5CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D7CBE5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.56:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.