#DBB3B7 color
The hex color #DBB3B7 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 70.2% green and 71.8% blue (219, 179, 183).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 36% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 16% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Shy Young Salmon (#DFB8BC), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.14:1).
#DBB3B7 color codes
| HEX | #DBB3B7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 179, 183) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 70.2%, 71.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 36%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 18%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 16%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.51, 15.06, 3.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.51, 15.45, 12.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.881, 50.721, 51.742) | |
| Decimal | 14398391 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBB3B7, 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 #DBB3B7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBB3B7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.14:1 | 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 #DBB3B7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b9b7Protanopia
no red cones#c2bfb6Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3b0b4Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbb3b7; }
.text { color: #dbb3b7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbb3b7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 179 183 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbb3b7, #dbc3b3); }
Similar colors
#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#dfb1b6Sakura#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#e3bcbcSoft Blush#eabcc0Blush Kiss#e5b3b2Perfect Pink
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DBB3B7?
- #DBB3B7 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Shy Young Salmon. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBB3B7?
- The RGB value is 219, 179, 183: 219 red, 179 green and 183 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBB3B7?
- The complementary color is #B3DBD7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBB3B7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.14:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.