Color #D6B1BD Color / Colour Code #D6B1BD
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6b1bd (#D6B1BD). The colour is a pink tone with 31% saturation and 77% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6B1BD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6B1BD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 311, 341, and 11 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 341, 101, and 221 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6B1BD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 341 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 341 to 26 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 341 with its complement at 161 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 #D6B1BD
Lightness variations at hue 341 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6B1BD
Design Use Cases for #D6B1BD
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #D6B1BD 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
#D6B1BD at 77% 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#D6B1BD is in the pink range (hue 341). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D6B1BD (hue 341) to its complement at hue 161. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 11. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6b1bd, #b2d7cb);
CSS Code for #D6B1BD
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Colors visually similar to #D6B1BD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #D6B1BD (#D6B1BD)
#D6B1BD is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 177 green, and 189 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 341 degrees with 31% saturation and 77% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6B1BD is 189/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 12% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6B1BD against white is 1.93:1 and against black is 10.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B2D7CB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6B1BD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7B2D0 and #D7B9B2, 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 #D6B1BD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6B1BD?
- #D6B1BD is Color #D6B1BD, a pink color (colour) with RGB(214, 177, 189), HSL(341, 31%, 77%), and CMYK(0%, 17%, 12%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #D6B1BD accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6B1BD has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6B1BD?
- The complementary colour is #B2D7CB (hue 161). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7B2D0 and #D7B9B2. The triadic palette adds #BED7B2 and #B2BED7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6B1BD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6b1bd; or rgb(214, 177, 189); or hsl(341, 31%, 77%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 341 31% 77%; 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.