#DAD1CE color
The hex color #DAD1CE is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 82% green and 80.8% blue (218, 209, 206).
Its hue angle is 15°, with 14% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 6% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Mushroom Risotto (#DBD0CA), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.99:1).
#DAD1CE color codes
| HEX | #DAD1CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 209, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 82%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 14%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 6%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.46, 2.57, 2.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.46, 3.65, 45.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.853, 64.963, 67.609) | |
| Decimal | 14340558 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD1CE, 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 #DAD1CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD1CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.99:1 | 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 #DAD1CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d2ceProtanopia
no red cones#d5d3ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddd0d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad1ce; }
.text { color: #dad1ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad1ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 209 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad1ce, #dad7ce); }
Similar colors
#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#dfd2caMocha Ice#d5d2d1Day on Mercury#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#cdc7c7Silver-Tongued
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DAD1CE?
- #DAD1CE is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mushroom Risotto. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD1CE?
- The RGB value is 218, 209, 206: 218 red, 209 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD1CE?
- The complementary color is #CED7DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD1CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.99:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.