#D9C0C8 color
The hex color #D9C0C8 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 75.3% green and 78.4% blue (217, 192, 200).
Its hue angle is 341°, with 25% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 8% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Sweet and Sassy (#E1C9D1), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.32:1).
#D9C0C8 color codes
| HEX | #D9C0C8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 192, 200) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 75.3%, 78.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(341, 25%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(341, 12%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 8%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.97, 10.18, -0.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.97, 10.21, 355.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.889, 56.622, 62.512) | |
| Decimal | 14270664 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9C0C8, 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 #D9C0C8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9C0C8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.32:1 | 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 #D9C0C8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c4c8Protanopia
no red cones#c8c8c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#debfc3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c6c6c6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9c0c8; }
.text { color: #d9c0c8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9c0c8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 192 200 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9c0c8, #d9c5c0); }
Similar colors
#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e9c4ccLight Blush#debccdCreamy Berry
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #D9C0C8?
- #D9C0C8 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Sweet and Sassy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9C0C8?
- The RGB value is 217, 192, 200: 217 red, 192 green and 200 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9C0C8?
- The complementary color is #C0D9D1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9C0C8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.32:1 and white text 1.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.