#DFBBCD color
The hex color #DFBBCD is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 73.3% green and 80.4% blue (223, 187, 205).
Its hue angle is 330°, with 36% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 8% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.13:1).
#DFBBCD color codes
| HEX | #DFBBCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 187, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 73.3%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(330, 36%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(330, 16%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 8%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.41, 15.81, -4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.41, 16.37, 345.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.22, 55.638, 65.365) | |
| Decimal | 14662605 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFBBCD, 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 #DFBBCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFBBCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.13:1 | 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 #DFBBCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdc1ceProtanopia
no red cones#c5c7ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#e4bbc1Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfbbcd; }
.text { color: #dfbbcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfbbcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 187 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfbbcd, #dfbbbb); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#e6bccdPink Mist#deb4c5Mental Floss#dab4ccPurple Poodle#d6b3c0Mauvelous#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#eec0d2Guava Glow#edc2dbStarlet Pink
Closest common color name: Thistle.
Questions
- What color is #DFBBCD?
- #DFBBCD is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFBBCD?
- The RGB value is 223, 187, 205: 223 red, 187 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFBBCD?
- The complementary color is #BBDFCD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFBBCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.13:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.