#DBB3BA color
The hex color #DBB3BA is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 70.2% green and 72.9% blue (219, 179, 186).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 36% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 15% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Grandma’s Pink Tiles (#E0B8C0), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.17:1).
#DBB3BA color codes
| HEX | #DBB3BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 179, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 70.2%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 36%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 18%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 15%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.59, 15.54, 1.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.59, 15.65, 6.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.196, 50.847, 53.404) | |
| Decimal | 14398394 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBB3BA, 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 #DBB3BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBB3BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.17:1 | 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 #DBB3BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b9baProtanopia
no red cones#c1c0b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3b0b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbb3ba; }
.text { color: #dbb3ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbb3ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 179 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbb3ba, #dbc0b3); }
Similar colors
#e0b8c0Grandma’s Pink Tiles#e2b5bdHeart’s Content#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon#dfb1b6Sakura#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#d6b3c0Mauvelous#eabcc0Blush Kiss#e3bcbcSoft Blush
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DBB3BA?
- #DBB3BA is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Grandma’s Pink Tiles. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBB3BA?
- The RGB value is 219, 179, 186: 219 red, 179 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBB3BA?
- The complementary color is #B3DBD4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBB3BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.17:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.