Color #DFD2B9 Color / Colour Code #DFD2B9
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd2b9 (#DFD2B9). The colour is a orange tone with 37% saturation and 80% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD2B9 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD2B9 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 9, 39, and 69 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 39, 159, and 279 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD2B9
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 39 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 39 to 84 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 39 with its complement at 219 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 #DFD2B9
Lightness variations at hue 39 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD2B9
Design Use Cases for #DFD2B9
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #DFD2B9 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
#DFD2B9 at 80% 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DFD2B9 sits in the orange range (hue 39). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DFD2B9 (hue 39) to its complement at hue 219. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 69. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd2b9, #b9c6df);
CSS Code for #DFD2B9
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFD2B9 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD2B9 (#DFD2B9)
#DFD2B9 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 210 green, and 185 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 39 degrees with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD2B9 is 211/255 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, 17% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFD2B9 against white is 1.49:1 and against black is 14.06:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.06:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B9C6DF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD2B9. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFBFB9 and #D9DFB9, 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 #DFD2B9
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD2B9?
- #DFD2B9 is Color #DFD2B9, a orange color (colour) with RGB(223, 210, 185), HSL(39, 37%, 80%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 17%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #DFD2B9 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD2B9 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.06:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD2B9?
- The complementary colour is #B9C6DF (hue 219). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFBFB9 and #D9DFB9. The triadic palette adds #B9DFD2 and #D2B9DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD2B9 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd2b9; or rgb(223, 210, 185); or hsl(39, 37%, 80%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 39 37% 80%; 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.