#DACBD9 color
The hex color #DACBD9 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 79.6% green and 85.1% blue (218, 203, 217).
Its hue angle is 304°, with 17% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Mecha Kitty (#D0C4D3), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.53:1).
#DACBD9 color codes
| HEX | #DACBD9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 203, 217) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 79.6%, 85.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(304, 17%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(304, 7%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 0%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.25, 7.69, -5.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.25, 9.2, 326.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.792, 62.628, 74.413) | |
| Decimal | 14339033 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DACBD9, 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 #DACBD9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DACBD9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | 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 #DACBD9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cacedaProtanopia
no red cones#cdd0d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbcccfTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dacbd9; }
.text { color: #dacbd9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dacbd9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 203 217 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dacbd9, #dacbd2); }Similar colors
#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#dcc6d2Light Lilac#decadeDecadial Pink#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#cfbccfTamed Beauty
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DACBD9?
- #DACBD9 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Mecha Kitty. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DACBD9?
- The RGB value is 218, 203, 217: 218 red, 203 green and 217 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DACBD9?
- The complementary color is #CBDACC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DACBD9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.53:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.