#FFD9D3 color
The hex color #FFD9D3 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 85.1% green and 82.7% blue (255, 217, 211).
Its hue angle is 8°, with 100% saturation and 91% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 17% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Bloodthirsty Beige (#F8D7D0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.12:1).
#FFD9D3 color codes
| HEX | #FFD9D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 217, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 85.1%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(8, 100%, 91%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(8, 17%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 17%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.67, 12.27, 7.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.67, 14.57, 32.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.811, 75.591, 72.107) | |
| Decimal | 16767443 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFD9D3, 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 #FFD9D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFD9D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.12:1 | 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 #FFD9D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e1ddd3Protanopia
no red cones#e9e4d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffd5d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffd9d3; }
.text { color: #ffd9d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffd9d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 217 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffd9d3, #ffefd3); }
Similar colors
#f8d7d0Bloodthirsty Beige#ffd3cfGirlie#f7d5d4Ballet#fedfdcDawn Patrol#fbd7ccCinderella#fddfdaPink Glitter#f9cec6Cloud Number Nine#f7cdc8Veiled Rose
Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
Questions
- What color is #FFD9D3?
- #FFD9D3 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Bloodthirsty Beige. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFD9D3?
- The RGB value is 255, 217, 211: 255 red, 217 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFD9D3?
- The complementary color is #D3F9FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFD9D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.12:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.