#D9C2C5 color
The hex color #D9C2C5 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 76.1% green and 77.3% blue (217, 194, 197).
Its hue angle is 352°, with 23% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 9% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Perfume Cloud (#E2C9CE), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.47:1).
#D9C2C5 color codes
| HEX | #D9C2C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 194, 197) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 76.1%, 77.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(352, 23%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(352, 11%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.39, 8.6, 1.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.39, 8.73, 9.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.984, 57.368, 60.831) | |
| Decimal | 14271173 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9C2C5, 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 #D9C2C5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9C2C5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.47:1 | 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 #D9C2C5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5c5c5Protanopia
no red cones#cac9c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dec0c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9c2c5; }
.text { color: #d9c2c5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9c2c5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 194 197 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9c2c5, #d9cac2); }
Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#eacacbPetite Pink#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1d2d5Secret Blush
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D9C2C5?
- #D9C2C5 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Perfume Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9C2C5?
- The RGB value is 217, 194, 197: 217 red, 194 green and 197 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9C2C5?
- The complementary color is #C2D9D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9C2C5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.47:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.