#D9BBCF color
The hex color #D9BBCF is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 73.3% green and 81.2% blue (217, 187, 207).
Its hue angle is 320°, with 28% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 5% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.96:1).
#D9BBCF color codes
| HEX | #D9BBCF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 187, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 73.3%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(320, 28%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(320, 14%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 5%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.93, 14.08, -6.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.93, 15.33, 336.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.647, 54.798, 66.56) | |
| Decimal | 14269391 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9BBCF, 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 #D9BBCF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9BBCF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.96:1 | 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 #D9BBCF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcc1d0Protanopia
no red cones#c2c5ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddbcc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9bbcf; }
.text { color: #d9bbcf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9bbcf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 187 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9bbcf, #d9bbc0); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#d8bfd8Thistle#dab4ccPurple Poodle#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d6b3c0Mauvelous#e6bccdPink Mist#deb4c5Mental Floss#dec6d3Matt Lilac
Questions
- What color is #D9BBCF?
- #D9BBCF 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 #D9BBCF?
- The RGB value is 217, 187, 207: 217 red, 187 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9BBCF?
- The complementary color is #BBD9C5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9BBCF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.96:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.