#D8BBCB color
The hex color #D8BBCB is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 73.3% green and 79.6% blue (216, 187, 203).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 27% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 6% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.89:1).
#D8BBCB color codes
| HEX | #D8BBCB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 187, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 73.3%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 27%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 13%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 6%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.72, 13.02, -4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.72, 13.69, 342.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.868, 54.453, 64.003) | |
| Decimal | 14203851 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D8BBCB, 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 #D8BBCB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8BBCB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.89:1 | 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 #D8BBCB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcc0ccProtanopia
no red cones#c3c4caDeuteranopia
no green cones#dcbbc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8bbcb; }
.text { color: #d8bbcb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8bbcb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 187 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8bbcb, #d8bbbc); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#d6b3c0Mauvelous#dec6d3Matt Lilac#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d8bfd8Thistle#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dab4ccPurple Poodle#e6bccdPink Mist
Questions
- What color is #D8BBCB?
- #D8BBCB is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D8BBCB?
- The RGB value is 216, 187, 203: 216 red, 187 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D8BBCB?
- The complementary color is #BBD8C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8BBCB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.89:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.