#D9CBF0 color
The hex color #D9CBF0 is a very light, moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.1% red, 79.6% green and 94.1% blue (217, 203, 240).
Its hue angle is 263°, with 55% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Love (#D5C7E8), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.75:1).
#D9CBF0 color codes
| HEX | #D9CBF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(217, 203, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.1%, 79.6%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(263, 55%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(263, 15%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 15%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.84, 11.75, -16.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.84, 20.2, 305.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.696, 63.755, 91.266) | |
| Decimal | 14273520 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #D9CBF0, 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 #D9CBF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D9CBF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.75:1 | 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 #D9CBF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5d1f2Protanopia
no red cones#c7d1efDeuteranopia
no green cones#d6d0d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#d1d1d1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d9cbf0; }
.text { color: #d9cbf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d9cbf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(217 203 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d9cbf0, #eccbf0); }
Similar colors
#d5c7e8Foggy Love#d3bfe5York Plum#cbc3e3Light Purple#cac0e1Digital Lavender#d1c0dcGirl Crush#ccbbddSweet Lucid Dreams#cabae0Viking Diva#cec3ddLavender Bliss
Questions
- What color is #D9CBF0?
- #D9CBF0 is a very light, moderate violet, closest to the named color Foggy Love. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #D9CBF0?
- The RGB value is 217, 203, 240: 217 red, 203 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #D9CBF0?
- The complementary color is #E2F0CB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D9CBF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.75:1 and white text 1.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.