#D8B0B8 color
The hex color #D8B0B8 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 69% green and 72.2% blue (216, 176, 184).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 34% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 15% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Strawberry Latte (#D2ADB5), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.82:1).
#D8B0B8 color codes
| HEX | #D8B0B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 176, 184) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 69%, 72.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 34%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 19%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 15%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.52, 15.75, 1.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.52, 15.81, 5.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.496, 49.112, 52.052) | |
| Decimal | 14201016 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8B0B8, 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 #D8B0B8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8B0B8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | 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 #D8B0B8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5b6b8Protanopia
no red cones#bebdb7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0aeb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8b0b8; }
.text { color: #d8b0b8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8b0b8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 176 184 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8b0b8, #d8bcb0); }
Similar colors
#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb1b6Sakura#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#deb4c5Mental Floss#eabcc0Blush Kiss
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D8B0B8?
- #D8B0B8 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 #D8B0B8?
- The RGB value is 216, 176, 184: 216 red, 176 green and 184 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8B0B8?
- The complementary color is #B0D8D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8B0B8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.