Color #DBD8DA Color / Colour Code #DBD8DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #dbd8da (#DBD8DA). The colour is a pink tone with 4% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DBD8DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DBD8DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 290, 320, and 350 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 320, 80, and 200 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DBD8DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 320 and saturation at 4%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 320 to 5 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 320 with its complement at 140 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 #DBD8DA
Lightness variations at hue 320 and 4% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DBD8DA
Design Use Cases for #DBD8DA
Neutral Foundation Color
#DBD8DA has almost no saturation (4%), 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, #DBD8DA is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#DBD8DA is in the pink range (hue 320). 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 #DBD8DA (hue 320) to its complement at hue 140. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 350. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbd8da, #d7dad8);
CSS Code for #DBD8DA
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About Color #DBD8DA (#DBD8DA)
#DBD8DA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 219 red, 216 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 320 degrees with 4% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DBD8DA is 217/255 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, 1% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DBD8DA against white is 1.41:1 and against black is 14.85:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.85:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7DAD8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DBD8DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DAD7DA and #DAD7D8, 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 #DBD8DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DBD8DA?
- #DBD8DA is Color #DBD8DA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(219, 216, 218), HSL(320, 4%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 0%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #DBD8DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DBD8DA has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.85:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DBD8DA?
- The complementary colour is #D7DAD8 (hue 140). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DAD7DA and #DAD7D8. The triadic palette adds #D9DAD7 and #D7D9DA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DBD8DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dbd8da; or rgb(219, 216, 218); or hsl(320, 4%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 320 4% 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.