#D9ACBF color
The hex color #D9ACBF is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 67.5% green and 74.9% blue (217, 172, 191).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 37% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 12% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Roseate Spoonbill (#E0ADC4), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.6:1).
#D9ACBF color codes
| HEX | #D9ACBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 172, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 67.5%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 37%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 21%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 21%, 12%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.84, 19.41, -3.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.84, 19.71, 350.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.771, 48.02, 55.769) | |
| Decimal | 14265535 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9ACBF, 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 #D9ACBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9ACBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.6:1 | 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 #D9ACBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0b4c0Protanopia
no red cones#babbbeDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0abb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9acbf; }
.text { color: #d9acbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9acbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 172 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9acbf, #d9b0ac); }
Similar colors
#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#deb4c5Mental Floss#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve#dab4ccPurple Poodle#e6aac1Little Princess#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e8b5ceSweet Lilac#e6bccdPink Mist
Closest common color name: Lilac.
Questions
- What color is #D9ACBF?
- #D9ACBF is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Roseate Spoonbill. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9ACBF?
- The RGB value is 217, 172, 191: 217 red, 172 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9ACBF?
- The complementary color is #ACD9C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9ACBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.