#DACAD6 color
The hex color #DACAD6 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 79.2% green and 83.9% blue (218, 202, 214).
Its hue angle is 315°, with 18% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 2% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Light Lilac (#DCC6D2), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.4:1).
#DACAD6 color codes
| HEX | #DACAD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 202, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 79.2%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(315, 18%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(315, 7%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.91, 7.67, -3.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.91, 8.62, 332.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.17, 62.002, 72.298) | |
| Decimal | 14338774 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DACAD6, 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 #DACAD6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DACAD6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.4:1 | 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 #DACAD6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacdd7Protanopia
no red cones#cdcfd5Deuteranopia
no green cones#dccbceTritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dacad6; }
.text { color: #dacad6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dacad6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 202 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dacad6, #dacace); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DACAD6?
- #DACAD6 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Light Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DACAD6?
- The RGB value is 218, 202, 214: 218 red, 202 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DACAD6?
- The complementary color is #CADACE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DACAD6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.4:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.