#DABBD1 color
The hex color #DABBD1 is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 73.3% green and 82% blue (218, 187, 209).
Its hue angle is 317°, with 30% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 4% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.01:1).
#DABBD1 color codes
| HEX | #DABBD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 187, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 73.3%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(317, 30%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(317, 14%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.07, 14.78, -6.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.07, 16.32, 334.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.191, 55.051, 67.87) | |
| Decimal | 14334929 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DABBD1, 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 #DABBD1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DABBD1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.01:1 | 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 #DABBD1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bbc1d2Protanopia
no red cones#c2c5d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#debcc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dabbd1; }
.text { color: #dabbd1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dabbd1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 187 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dabbd1, #dabbc2); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#d8bfd8Thistle#dab4ccPurple Poodle#e6bccdPink Mist#deb4c5Mental Floss#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d6b3c0Mauvelous#edc2dbStarlet Pink
Questions
- What color is #DABBD1?
- #DABBD1 is a light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DABBD1?
- The RGB value is 218, 187, 209: 218 red, 187 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DABBD1?
- The complementary color is #BBDAC4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DABBD1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.01:1 and white text 1.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.