#DCD0E2 color
The hex color #DCD0E2 is a very light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 81.6% green and 88.6% blue (220, 208, 226).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 24% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Decadial Pink (#DECADE), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.16:1).
#DCD0E2 color codes
| HEX | #DCD0E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 208, 226) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 81.6%, 88.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 24%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 8%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 8%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.9, 7.38, -7.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.9, 10.43, 315) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.796, 65.819, 81.175) | |
| Decimal | 14471394 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCD0E2, 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 #DCD0E2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD0E2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.16:1 | 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 #DCD0E2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ced3e3Protanopia
no red cones#d0d4e1Deuteranopia
no green cones#dcd2d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcd0e2; }
.text { color: #dcd0e2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcd0e2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 208 226 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcd0e2, #e2d0df); }
Similar colors
#decadeDecadial Pink#d0c4d3Mecha Kitty#cfc9dfDust of the Moon#e8dfedPink Champagne#d6d1dcIron Maiden#cec3ddLavender Bliss#cfcbe5Foggy Plateau#dfd8e1Pastel Day
Closest common color name: Light Purple.
Questions
- What color is #DCD0E2?
- #DCD0E2 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 #DCD0E2?
- The RGB value is 220, 208, 226: 220 red, 208 green and 226 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCD0E2?
- The complementary color is #D6E2D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCD0E2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.16:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.