#DBC8D8 color
The hex color #DBC8D8 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 78.4% green and 84.7% blue (219, 200, 216).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 21% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 1% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Decadial Pink (#DECADE), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.27:1).
#DBC8D8 color codes
| HEX | #DBC8D8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 200, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 78.4%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 21%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 9%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.55, 9.44, -5.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.55, 10.94, 329.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(62.261, 61.327, 73.51) | |
| Decimal | 14403800 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBC8D8, 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 #DBC8D8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBC8D8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.27:1 | 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 #DBC8D8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8ccd9Protanopia
no red cones#ccced7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddc9cdTritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbc8d8; }
.text { color: #dbc8d8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbc8d8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 200 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbc8d8, #dbc8cf); }
Similar colors
#decadeDecadial Pink#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cfbccfTamed Beauty#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DBC8D8?
- #DBC8D8 is a very light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Decadial Pink. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBC8D8?
- The RGB value is 219, 200, 216: 219 red, 200 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBC8D8?
- The complementary color is #C8DBCB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBC8D8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.27:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.