#DBC1D2 color
The hex color #DBC1D2 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 75.7% green and 82.4% blue (219, 193, 210).
Its hue angle is 321°, with 27% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 4% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Matt Lilac (#DEC6D3), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.57:1).
#DBC1D2 color codes
| HEX | #DBC1D2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 193, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 75.7%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(321, 27%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(321, 12%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.66, 12.09, -5.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.66, 13.12, 337.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.915, 57.854, 68.971) | |
| Decimal | 14402002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBC1D2, 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 #DBC1D2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBC1D2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.57:1 | 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 #DBC1D2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c6d3Protanopia
no red cones#c7cad1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dec1c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbc1d2; }
.text { color: #dbc1d2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbc1d2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 193 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbc1d2, #dbc1c5); }
Similar colors
#dec6d3Matt Lilac#dcc6d2Light Lilac#debccdCreamy Berry#d8bfd8Thistle#cfbccfTamed Beauty#decadeDecadial Pink#eeccddLA Vibes#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy
Questions
- What color is #DBC1D2?
- #DBC1D2 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Matt Lilac. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBC1D2?
- The RGB value is 219, 193, 210: 219 red, 193 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBC1D2?
- The complementary color is #C1DBCA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBC1D2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.57:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.