Color #DFBED7 Color / Colour Code #DFBED7
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfbed7 (#DFBED7). The colour is a pink tone with 34% saturation and 81% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFBED7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFBED7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 285, 315, and 345 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 315, 75, and 195 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFBED7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 315 and saturation at 34%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 315 to 0 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 315 with its complement at 135 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 #DFBED7
Lightness variations at hue 315 and 34% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFBED7
Design Use Cases for #DFBED7
Balanced UI Color
At 34% saturation, #DFBED7 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
#DFBED7 at 81% 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#DFBED7 is in the pink range (hue 315). 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 #DFBED7 (hue 315) to its complement at hue 135. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 345. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfbed7, #bedfc6);
CSS Code for #DFBED7
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About Color #DFBED7 (#DFBED7)
#DFBED7 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 190 green, and 215 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 315 degrees with 34% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFBED7 is 203/255 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, 15% magenta, 4% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFBED7 against white is 1.68:1 and against black is 12.48:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.48:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BEDFC6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFBED7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D7BEDF and #DFBEC6, 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 #DFBED7
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFBED7?
- #DFBED7 is Color #DFBED7, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 190, 215), HSL(315, 34%, 81%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 4%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 203/255.
- Is #DFBED7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFBED7 has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.48:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFBED7?
- The complementary colour is #BEDFC6 (hue 135). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D7BEDF and #DFBEC6. The triadic palette adds #D7DFBE and #BED7DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFBED7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfbed7; or rgb(223, 190, 215); or hsl(315, 34%, 81%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 315 34% 81%; 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.