Color #DCD5DA Color / Colour Code #DCD5DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #dcd5da (#DCD5DA). The colour is a pink tone with 9% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DCD5DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DCD5DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DCD5DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 9%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #DCD5DA
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DCD5DA
Design Use Cases for #DCD5DA
Neutral Foundation Color
#DCD5DA has almost no saturation (9%), 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, #DCD5DA 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
#DCD5DA is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #DCD5DA (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcd5da, #d5dcd7);
CSS Code for #DCD5DA
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About Color #DCD5DA (#DCD5DA)
#DCD5DA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 220 red, 213 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 9% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DCD5DA 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, 3% magenta, 1% yellow, and 14% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DCD5DA against white is 1.44:1 and against black is 14.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D5DCD7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DCD5DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DBD5DC and #DCD5D7, 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 #DCD5DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DCD5DA?
- #DCD5DA is Color #DCD5DA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(220, 213, 218), HSL(317, 9%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 3%, 1%, 14%). Its perceived brightness is 216/255.
- Is #DCD5DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DCD5DA has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DCD5DA?
- The complementary colour is #D5DCD7 (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DBD5DC and #DCD5D7. The triadic palette adds #DADCD5 and #D5DADC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DCD5DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dcd5da; or rgb(220, 213, 218); or hsl(317, 9%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 9% 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.