#D9BFC1 color
The hex color #D9BFC1 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 74.9% green and 75.7% blue (217, 191, 193).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 25% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 11% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Perfume Cloud (#E2C9CE), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.17:1).
#D9BFC1 color codes
| HEX | #D9BFC1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 191, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 74.9%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 25%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 12%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 11%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.54, 9.53, 2.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.54, 9.82, 14.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.871, 55.865, 58.229) | |
| Decimal | 14270401 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9BFC1, 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 #D9BFC1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9BFC1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.17:1 | 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 #D9BFC1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3c2c1Protanopia
no red cones#c9c7c1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dfbdc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9bfc1; }
.text { color: #d9bfc1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9bfc1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 191 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9bfc1, #d9cabf); }
Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#eacacbPetite Pink#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e3bcbcSoft Blush#ebc9c6Fairy Floss#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#cab5b2Cold Turkey
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D9BFC1?
- #D9BFC1 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Perfume Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9BFC1?
- The RGB value is 217, 191, 193: 217 red, 191 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9BFC1?
- The complementary color is #BFD9D7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9BFC1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.17:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.