Color #DFD1D6 Color / Colour Code #DFD1D6
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd1d6 (#DFD1D6). The colour is a pink tone with 18% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD1D6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD1D6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD1D6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 18%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 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 339 with its complement at 159 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 #DFD1D6
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 18% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD1D6
Design Use Cases for #DFD1D6
Muted Accent Color
With 18% saturation, #DFD1D6 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #DFD1D6 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
#DFD1D6 is in the pink range (hue 339). 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 #DFD1D6 (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd1d6, #d2e0db);
CSS Code for #DFD1D6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFD1D6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD1D6 (#DFD1D6)
#DFD1D6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 209 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 18% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD1D6 is 214/255 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, 6% magenta, 4% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFD1D6 against white is 1.48:1 and against black is 14.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D2E0DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD1D6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0D2DE and #E0D4D2, 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 #DFD1D6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD1D6?
- #DFD1D6 is Color #DFD1D6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 209, 214), HSL(339, 18%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 4%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #DFD1D6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD1D6 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD1D6?
- The complementary colour is #D2E0DB (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0D2DE and #E0D4D2. The triadic palette adds #D7E0D2 and #D2D7E0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD1D6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd1d6; or rgb(223, 209, 214); or hsl(339, 18%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 18% 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.