#DBA8CB color
The hex color #DBA8CB is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 65.9% green and 79.6% blue (219, 168, 203).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 41% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 7% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Pink Bliss (#E3ABCE), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.48:1).
#DBA8CB color codes
| HEX | #DBA8CB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 168, 203) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 65.9%, 79.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 41%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 23%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 7%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.43, 24.31, -10.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.43, 26.5, 336.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.995, 47.379, 62.789) | |
| Decimal | 14395595 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBA8CB, 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 #DBA8CB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBA8CB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.48:1 | 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 #DBA8CB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a9b3ccProtanopia
no red cones#b5bac9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1a9b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#b7b7b7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dba8cb; }
.text { color: #dba8cb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dba8cb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 168 203 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dba8cb, #dba8b2); }
Similar colors
#e3abcePink Bliss#d8a1c4Pastel Lavender#daafd1Violet Vamp#e7aecdRoses in the Snow#d9b1d6Blushing Sky#e0adc4Roseate Spoonbill#eca6caElastic Pink#e4b3ccMuddy Mauve
Closest common color name: Lilac.
Questions
- What color is #DBA8CB?
- #DBA8CB is a light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Pink Bliss. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBA8CB?
- The RGB value is 219, 168, 203: 219 red, 168 green and 203 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBA8CB?
- The complementary color is #A8DBB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBA8CB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.48:1 and white text 2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.