#DEC2C6 color
The hex color #DEC2C6 is a light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 76.1% green and 77.6% blue (222, 194, 198).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 30% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 11% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Perfume Cloud (#E2C9CE), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.64:1).
#DEC2C6 color codes
| HEX | #DEC2C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 194, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 76.1%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 30%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 13%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 11%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.85, 10.55, 1.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.85, 10.67, 8.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.608, 58.192, 61.507) | |
| Decimal | 14598854 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DEC2C6, 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 #DEC2C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEC2C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.64:1 | 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 #DEC2C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6c6c6Protanopia
no red cones#cccbc6Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4c0c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dec2c6; }
.text { color: #dec2c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dec2c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 194 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dec2c6, #deccc2); }
Similar colors
#e2c9cePerfume Cloud#e1c9d1Sweet and Sassy#eacacbPetite Pink#dfcbcfMega Metal Mecha#e9c4ccLight Blush#e3bcbcSoft Blush#dcc6d2Light Lilac#dfb8bcShy Young Salmon
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #DEC2C6?
- #DEC2C6 is a light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Perfume Cloud. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DEC2C6?
- The RGB value is 222, 194, 198: 222 red, 194 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DEC2C6?
- The complementary color is #C2DEDA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEC2C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.64:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.