Color #DFD6DC Color / Colour Code #DFD6DC
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd6dc (#DFD6DC). The colour is a pink tone with 12% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD6DC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD6DC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 290, 320, and 350 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 320, 80, and 200 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD6DC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 320 and saturation at 12%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 320 to 5 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 320 with its complement at 140 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 #DFD6DC
Lightness variations at hue 320 and 12% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD6DC
Design Use Cases for #DFD6DC
Muted Accent Color
With 12% saturation, #DFD6DC 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 86% lightness, #DFD6DC 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
#DFD6DC is in the pink range (hue 320). 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 #DFD6DC (hue 320) to its complement at hue 140. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 350. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd6dc, #d7e0da);
CSS Code for #DFD6DC
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFD6DC based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD6DC (#DFD6DC)
#DFD6DC is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 214 green, and 220 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 320 degrees with 12% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD6DC is 217/255 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, 4% magenta, 1% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFD6DC against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7E0DA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD6DC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DED7E0 and #E0D7D8, 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 #DFD6DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD6DC?
- #DFD6DC is Color #DFD6DC, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 214, 220), HSL(320, 12%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 1%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #DFD6DC accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD6DC has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD6DC?
- The complementary colour is #D7E0DA (hue 140). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DED7E0 and #E0D7D8. The triadic palette adds #DDE0D7 and #D7DDE0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD6DC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd6dc; or rgb(223, 214, 220); or hsl(320, 12%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 320 12% 86%; 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.