#D9C3B7 color
The hex color #D9C3B7 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 76.5% green and 71.8% blue (217, 195, 183).
Its hue angle is 21°, with 31% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 16% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.44:1).
#D9C3B7 color codes
| HEX | #D9C3B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 195, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 76.5%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(21, 31%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(21, 16%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.29, 5.79, 8.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.29, 10.58, 56.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.677, 57.202, 52.846) | |
| Decimal | 14271415 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9C3B7, 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 #D9C3B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9C3B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.44:1 | 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 #D9C3B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c9c5b6Protanopia
no red cones#cec9b7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e0bfc0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9c3b7; }
.text { color: #d9c3b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9c3b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 195 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9c3b7, #d9d4b7); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#cebbb3Mothy#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#dac9b9Tapioca#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #D9C3B7?
- #D9C3B7 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9C3B7?
- The RGB value is 217, 195, 183: 217 red, 195 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9C3B7?
- The complementary color is #B7CDD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9C3B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.44:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.