#DAC7D9 color
The hex color #DAC7D9 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 78% green and 85.1% blue (218, 199, 217).
Its hue angle is 303°, with 20% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Decadial Pink (#DECADE), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.15:1).
#DAC7D9 color codes
| HEX | #DAC7D9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 199, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 78%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(303, 20%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(303, 9%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.25, 9.81, -6.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.25, 11.78, 326.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.86, 60.763, 74.102) | |
| Decimal | 14338009 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAC7D9, 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 #DAC7D9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAC7D9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.15:1 | 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 #DAC7D9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6cbdaProtanopia
no red cones#cacdd8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcc8cdTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dac7d9; }
.text { color: #dac7d9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dac7d9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 199 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dac7d9, #dac7d0); }
Similar colors
#decadeDecadial Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#cfbccfTamed Beauty#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#d8bfd8Thistle#d1c0dcGirl Crush
Questions
- What color is #DAC7D9?
- #DAC7D9 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Decadial Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAC7D9?
- The RGB value is 218, 199, 217: 218 red, 199 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAC7D9?
- The complementary color is #C7DAC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAC7D9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.15:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.