#D8B2CD Color Meaning and Information

#D8B2CD Color Information

#D8B2CD RGB value is (216, 178, 205). The hex color red value is 216, green is 178, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 317°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 5 percent, 15 percent.

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#D8B2CD Color Meaning

Color #D8B2CD signifies nostalgic grace, gentle melancholy, and faded romance. #D8B2CD muted, greyish purple-pink resembles dried lavender, vintage sachets, and weathered rose petals, suggesting sentiment preserved from a bygone era. Psychologically, color #D8B2CD is soothing and introspective, promoting feelings of wistful memory, dignified affection, and a quiet, personal sense of beauty. #D8B2CD calms emotional agitation with its soft, dusty warmth and connection to gentle tradition. #D8B2CD color feels both elegant and lonely. Culturally, color #D8B2CD is linked to shabby chic decor, historical romance novels, and heritage crafts, symbolizing heirloom quality, gentle aging, and a soft-focus view of the past. Symbolically, #D8B2CD represents love letters kept in a drawer, perfume that lingers, and the quiet persistence of memory. Color #D8B2CD provides a sophisticated, emotionally complex pastel that speaks of sensitivity, history, and a romance that is cherished more for its memory than its present intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #D8B2CD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#D8B2CD

RGB

rgb(216, 178, 205)

HSL

hsl(317°, 33%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 18%, 5%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(317°, 18%, 85%)

XYZ

55.2587 50.8475 64.6597

Yxy

50.8475 0.3236 0.2978

Hunter Lab

71.3074 4.5940 -1.9537

CIE-Lab

76.5865 18.2289 -8.4758

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green178 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue205 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow5 / 100 (5%)

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D8B2CD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D8B2CD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D8B2CD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#D8B2CD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.88:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D8B2CD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D8B2CD

protanopia

#c8c7c6

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D8B2CD;

Text Color

color: #D8B2CD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D8B2CD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D8B2CD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D8B2CD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D8B2CD 0%, #964c81 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D8B2CD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.