#D9C7C6 color
The hex color #D9C7C6 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 78% green and 77.6% blue (217, 199, 198).
Its hue angle is 3°, with 20% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 9% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.94:1).
#D9C7C6 color codes
| HEX | #D9C7C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 199, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 78%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(3, 20%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(3, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.66, 6.12, 2.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.66, 6.72, 24.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.231, 59.677, 61.814) | |
| Decimal | 14272454 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9C7C6, 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 #D9C7C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9C7C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | 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 #D9C7C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac9c6Protanopia
no red cones#ceccc6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddc5c7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9c7c6; }
.text { color: #d9c7c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9c7c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 199 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9c7c6, #d9d1c6); }
Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e3d1ccChina Silk#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e5d3ccBridal Scent#cebbb3Mothy
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #D9C7C6?
- #D9C7C6 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mega Metal Mecha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9C7C6?
- The RGB value is 217, 199, 198: 217 red, 199 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9C7C6?
- The complementary color is #C6D8D9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9C7C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.94:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.