#DBD2D4 color
The hex color #DBD2D4 is a very light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.9% red, 82.4% green and 83.1% blue (219, 210, 212).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 11% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 3% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Forgotten Mosque (#E2D9DB), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.18:1).
#DBD2D4 color codes
| HEX | #DBD2D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 210, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.9%, 82.4%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 11%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 4%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.95, 3.44, 0.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.95, 3.45, 1.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.142, 65.907, 71.617) | |
| Decimal | 14406356 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DBD2D4, 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 #DBD2D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DBD2D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.18:1 | 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 #DBD2D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3d3d4Protanopia
no red cones#d5d5d4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ddd2d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dbd2d4; }
.text { color: #dbd2d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dbd2d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(219 210 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dbd2d4, #dbd4d2); }
Similar colors
#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#ded8dcPebble Beach#dfd9daFrozen Mammoth#d8d4d7So Fresh so Clean#d0cbceColumbo’s Coat#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#dbd8daUrban Snowfall
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DBD2D4?
- #DBD2D4 is a very light, grayish red, closest to the named color Forgotten Mosque. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DBD2D4?
- The RGB value is 219, 210, 212: 219 red, 210 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DBD2D4?
- The complementary color is #D2DBD9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DBD2D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.18:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.