Color #D2ACB0 Color / Colour Code #D2ACB0
This page shows the hex color code for color #d2acb0 (#D2ACB0). The colour is a red tone with 30% saturation and 75% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D2ACB0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D2ACB0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D2ACB0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 354 with its complement at 174 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #D2ACB0
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D2ACB0
Design Use Cases for #D2ACB0
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #D2ACB0 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#D2ACB0 at 75% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#D2ACB0 falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D2ACB0 (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d2acb0, #acd2cf);
CSS Code for #D2ACB0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #D2ACB0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #D2ACB0 (#D2ACB0)
#D2ACB0 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 210 red, 172 green, and 176 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 30% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D2ACB0 is 184/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 16% yellow, and 18% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D2ACB0 against white is 2.05:1 and against black is 10.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ACD2CF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D2ACB0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D2ACC3 and #D2BBAC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #D2ACB0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D2ACB0?
- #D2ACB0 is Color #D2ACB0, a red color (colour) with RGB(210, 172, 176), HSL(354, 30%, 75%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 16%, 18%). Its perceived brightness is 184/255.
- Is #D2ACB0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #D2ACB0 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D2ACB0?
- The complementary colour is #ACD2CF (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D2ACC3 and #D2BBAC. The triadic palette adds #B0D2AC and #ACB0D2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D2ACB0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d2acb0; or rgb(210, 172, 176); or hsl(354, 30%, 75%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 30% 75%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.