#DBB9CD color
The hex color #DBB9CD is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 72.5% green and 80.4% blue (219, 185, 205).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 32% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 6% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.83:1).
#DBB9CD color codes
| HEX | #DBB9CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 185, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 72.5%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 32%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 16%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 6%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.56, 15.49, -5.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.56, 16.44, 340.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.581, 54.167, 65.168) | |
| Decimal | 14399949 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBB9CD, 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 #DBB9CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBB9CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.83:1 | 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 #DBB9CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#babfceProtanopia
no red cones#c2c4ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0b9c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbb9cd; }
.text { color: #dbb9cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbb9cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 185 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbb9cd, #dbb9bc); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#dab4ccPurple Poodle#deb4c5Mental Floss#e6bccdPink Mist#d6b3c0Mauvelous#d8bfd8Thistle#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#edc2dbStarlet Pink
Questions
- What color is #DBB9CD?
- #DBB9CD is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBB9CD?
- The RGB value is 219, 185, 205: 219 red, 185 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBB9CD?
- The complementary color is #B9DBC7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBB9CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.83:1 and white text 1.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.