Color #DFAEB3 Color / Colour Code #DFAEB3
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfaeb3 (#DFAEB3). The colour is a red tone with 43% saturation and 78% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFAEB3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFAEB3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFAEB3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #DFAEB3
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFAEB3
Design Use Cases for #DFAEB3
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #DFAEB3 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
#DFAEB3 at 78% 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.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#DFAEB3 falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). 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 #DFAEB3 (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfaeb3, #afdfda);
CSS Code for #DFAEB3
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About Color #DFAEB3 (#DFAEB3)
#DFAEB3 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 174 green, and 179 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 43% saturation and 78% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFAEB3 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, 22% magenta, 20% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFAEB3 against white is 1.94:1 and against black is 10.84:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 10.84:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AFDFDA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFAEB3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFAFCC and #DFC2AF, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFAEB3?
- #DFAEB3 is Color #DFAEB3, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 174, 179), HSL(354, 43%, 78%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 20%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #DFAEB3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFAEB3 has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 10.84:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFAEB3?
- The complementary colour is #AFDFDA (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFAFCC and #DFC2AF. The triadic palette adds #B4DFAF and #AFB4DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFAEB3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfaeb3; or rgb(223, 174, 179); or hsl(354, 43%, 78%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 43% 78%; 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.