#DAD3B2 color
The hex color #DAD3B2 is a light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 82.7% green and 69.8% blue (218, 211, 178).
Its hue angle is 50°, with 35% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 18% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Banana Frappé (#DDD5B6), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.94:1).
#DAD3B2 color codes
| HEX | #DAD3B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 211, 178) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 82.7%, 69.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 35%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(50, 18%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.33, -2.98, 17.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.33, 17.49, 99.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.243, 64.709, 51.427) | |
| Decimal | 14341042 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DAD3B2, 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 #DAD3B2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DAD3B2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.94:1 | 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 #DAD3B2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad1b0Protanopia
no red cones#dcd4b3Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1cecaTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dad3b2; }
.text { color: #dad3b2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dad3b2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 211 178 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dad3b2, #cddab2); }
Similar colors
#ddd5b6Banana Frappé#e1d9b8Sesame Seed#ddd3aeStardust#d3cfabCrystal Palace#e1ddbfSilver Fern#d8cfb6Berber#e0d2a9Gratin Dauphinois#e6dfc4Horseradish
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DAD3B2?
- #DAD3B2 is a light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Banana Frappé. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DAD3B2?
- The RGB value is 218, 211, 178: 218 red, 211 green and 178 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DAD3B2?
- The complementary color is #B2B9DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DAD3B2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.94:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.