#DAC9CA color
The hex color #DAC9CA is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 78.8% green and 79.2% blue (218, 201, 202).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 19% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 7% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.19:1).
#DAC9CA color codes
| HEX | #DAC9CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 201, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 78.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 19%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 8%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.35, 6.09, 1.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.35, 6.31, 15.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.46, 60.944, 64.444) | |
| Decimal | 14338506 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAC9CA, 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 #DAC9CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAC9CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.19:1 | 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 #DAC9CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccbcaProtanopia
no red cones#cfcecaDeuteranopia
no green cones#dec8c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dac9ca; }
.text { color: #dac9ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dac9ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 201 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dac9ca, #dad1c9); }Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1d2d5Secret Blush#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e3d1ccChina Silk#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DAC9CA?
- #DAC9CA is a very 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 #DAC9CA?
- The RGB value is 218, 201, 202: 218 red, 201 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAC9CA?
- The complementary color is #C9DAD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAC9CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.19:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.