#DBD2CF color
The hex color #DBD2CF is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 82.4% green and 81.2% blue (219, 210, 207).
Its hue angle is 15°, with 14% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 5% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Mushroom Risotto (#DBD0CA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.13:1).
#DBD2CF color codes
| HEX | #DBD2CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 210, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 82.4%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 14%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(15, 5%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.82, 2.57, 2.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.82, 3.65, 45.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.521, 65.659, 68.346) | |
| Decimal | 14406351 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD2CF, 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 #DBD2CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD2CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.13:1 | 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 #DBD2CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d3cfProtanopia
no red cones#d6d4cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ded1d1Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd2cf; }
.text { color: #dbd2cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd2cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 210 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd2cf, #dbd8cf); }
Similar colors
#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#dfd2caMocha Ice#cfc9c7Warm Ashes#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#d5d2d1Day on Mercury#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e2dcd7Marble Quarry
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DBD2CF?
- #DBD2CF is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mushroom Risotto. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBD2CF?
- The RGB value is 219, 210, 207: 219 red, 210 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD2CF?
- The complementary color is #CFD8DB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD2CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.13:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.