#DCB7BB color
The hex color #DCB7BB is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 71.8% green and 73.3% blue (220, 183, 187).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 35% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 15% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Shy Young Salmon (#DFB8BC), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.53:1).
#DCB7BB color codes
| HEX | #DCB7BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 183, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 71.8%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 35%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 17%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 15%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.68, 13.91, 2.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.68, 14.22, 12.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.418, 52.672, 54.252) | |
| Decimal | 14464955 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCB7BB, 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 #DCB7BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCB7BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.53:1 | 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 #DCB7BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcbcbbProtanopia
no red cones#c5c2baDeuteranopia
no green cones#e4b4b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcb7bb; }
.text { color: #dcb7bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcb7bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 183 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcb7bb, #dcc6b7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DCB7BB?
- #DCB7BB is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Shy Young Salmon. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCB7BB?
- The RGB value is 220, 183, 187: 220 red, 183 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCB7BB?
- The complementary color is #B7DCD8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCB7BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.53:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.