Information about #D9C7CB color

#D9C7CB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D9C7CB belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(217, 199, 203) (85.1% red, 78% green, 79.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 5 / 15 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#D9C7CB presents itself as a softly toned earthy red — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lilac Ash (#D7CDCD). Slightly further away sit Quarter Milestone (#DBD0CB) and Swiss Coffee (#DBD0CA).

In RGB terms — rgb(217, 199, 203) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #D9C7CB: 13.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#D9C7CB color variations

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#D9C7CB color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #D9C7CB

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lilac Ash color link
Lilac Ash

#D7CDCD

Swiss Coffee color link
Swiss Coffee

#DBD0CA

Swirl color link
Swirl

#D7CEC5

Urbane color link
Urbane

#D9D1CF

Westar color link
Westar

#D4CFC5

Half Cloud color link
Half Cloud

#D4CDC3

Last Chance color link
Last Chance

#D8D2C8

Whiteout color link
Whiteout

#CECAC8

Eighth Napa color link
Eighth Napa

#D4CDC2

#D9C7CB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D9C7CB
  • RGB217, 199, 203
  • CMYK0, 7, 5, 15
  • HSL347°, 19%, 82%
  • HSL Precise346.667°, 19.149%, 81.569%
  • HSV347°, 8%, 85%
  • HSB347°, 8%, 85%
  • HEX IDD9C7CB
  • DECIMAL ID14272459
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB79.6%
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