#DA919A color
The hex color #DA919A is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 56.9% green and 60.4% blue (218, 145, 154).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 50% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 29% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Rosetti (#CF929A), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.5:1).
#DA919A color codes
| HEX | #DA919A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 145, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 56.9%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 50%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 33%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 33%, 29%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.64, 28.79, 6.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.64, 29.55, 12.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.873, 37.492, 35.439) | |
| Decimal | 14324122 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DA919A, 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 #DA919A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DA919A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.5:1 | 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 #DA919A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d9d9aProtanopia
no red cones#afaa99Deuteranopia
no green cones#e78b94Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #da919a; }
.text { color: #da919a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #da919a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 145 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #da919a, #daac91); }
Similar colors
#cf929aRosetti#dd99aaBlush Bomb#d99290Juicy Peach#eb9a9dPink Floyd#e69dadBrandywine Spritz#f1919aPick Your Brain#ee99aaPink Prestige#ef98aaPiggy
Closest common color name: Salmon Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DA919A?
- #DA919A is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Rosetti. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DA919A?
- The RGB value is 218, 145, 154: 218 red, 145 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DA919A?
- The complementary color is #91DAD1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DA919A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.5:1 and white text 2.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.