#DCC5CF color
The hex color #DCC5CF is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 77.3% green and 81.2% blue (220, 197, 207).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 25% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 6% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Light Lilac (#DCC6D2), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.93:1).
#DCC5CF color codes
| HEX | #DCC5CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 197, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 77.3%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 25%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 10%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.65, 9.78, -2.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.65, 9.99, 348.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.743, 59.654, 67.334) | |
| Decimal | 14468559 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCC5CF, 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 #DCC5CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCC5CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.93:1 | 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 #DCC5CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c9cfProtanopia
no red cones#ccccceDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0c5c8Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcc5cf; }
.text { color: #dcc5cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcc5cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 197 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcc5cf, #dcc6c5); }Similar colors
#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dec6d3Matt Lilac#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e4cfd7Ephemeral Red#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#decadeDecadial Pink#efcedcBerry Butter
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DCC5CF?
- #DCC5CF is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Light Lilac. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCC5CF?
- The RGB value is 220, 197, 207: 220 red, 197 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCC5CF?
- The complementary color is #C5DCD2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCC5CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.93:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.