#DAC9CD color
The hex color #DAC9CD is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 78.8% green and 80.4% blue (218, 201, 205).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 19% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 6% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Mega Metal Mecha (#DFCBCF), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.22:1).
#DAC9CD color codes
| HEX | #DAC9CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 201, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 78.8%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 19%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 8%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.43, 6.61, 0.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.43, 6.61, 1.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.818, 61.087, 66.333) | |
| Decimal | 14338509 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAC9CD, 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 #DAC9CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAC9CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | 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 #DAC9CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbcbcdProtanopia
no red cones#cfcecdDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddc8caTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dac9cd; }
.text { color: #dac9cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dac9cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 201 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dac9cd, #dacdc9); }Similar colors
#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#dcc6d2Light Lilac#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#ebdbddDiscrete Pink
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #DAC9CD?
- #DAC9CD 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 #DAC9CD?
- The RGB value is 218, 201, 205: 218 red, 201 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAC9CD?
- The complementary color is #C9DAD6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAC9CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.22:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.