Color #DBD7D6 Color / Colour Code #DBD7D6
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbd7d6 (#DBD7D6). The colour is a red tone with 6% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBD7D6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBD7D6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 342, 12, and 42 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 12, 132, and 252 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBD7D6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 12 and saturation at 6%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 12 to 57 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 12 with its complement at 192 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 #DBD7D6
Lightness variations at hue 12 and 6% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBD7D6
Design Use Cases for #DBD7D6
Neutral Foundation Color
#DBD7D6 has almost no saturation (6%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #DBD7D6 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#DBD7D6 falls in the red spectrum (hue 12). 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 #DBD7D6 (hue 12) to its complement at hue 192. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 42. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbd7d6, #d6dadb);
CSS Code for #DBD7D6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DBD7D6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DBD7D6 (#DBD7D6)
#DBD7D6 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 215 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 12 degrees with 6% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBD7D6 is 216/255 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, 2% magenta, 2% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBD7D6 against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.70:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.70:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D6DADB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBD7D6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBD6D8 and #DBDAD6, 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 #DBD7D6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBD7D6?
- #DBD7D6 is Color #DBD7D6, a red color (colour) with RGB(219, 215, 214), HSL(12, 6%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 2%, 2%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 216/255.
- Is #DBD7D6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBD7D6 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.70:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBD7D6?
- The complementary colour is #D6DADB (hue 192). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBD6D8 and #DBDAD6. The triadic palette adds #D6DBD7 and #D7D6DB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBD7D6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbd7d6; or rgb(219, 215, 214); or hsl(12, 6%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 12 6% 85%; 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.