Color #DFD8DB Color / Colour Code #DFD8DB
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd8db (#DFD8DB). The colour is a pink tone with 10% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD8DB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD8DB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 304, 334, and 4 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 334, 94, and 214 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD8DB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 334 and saturation at 10%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 334 to 19 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 334 with its complement at 154 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 #DFD8DB
Lightness variations at hue 334 and 10% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD8DB
Design Use Cases for #DFD8DB
Muted Accent Color
With 10% saturation, #DFD8DB 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, #DFD8DB 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
#DFD8DB is in the pink range (hue 334). 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 #DFD8DB (hue 334) to its complement at hue 154. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 4. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd8db, #d8dfdc);
CSS Code for #DFD8DB
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFD8DB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD8DB (#DFD8DB)
#DFD8DB is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 216 green, and 219 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 334 degrees with 10% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD8DB is 218/255 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, 3% magenta, 2% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFD8DB against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 14.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8DFDC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD8DB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFD8DE and #DFD8D8, 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 #DFD8DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD8DB?
- #DFD8DB is Color #DFD8DB, a pink color (colour) with RGB(223, 216, 219), HSL(334, 10%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 3%, 2%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 218/255.
- Is #DFD8DB accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD8DB has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD8DB?
- The complementary colour is #D8DFDC (hue 154). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFD8DE and #DFD8D8. The triadic palette adds #DBDFD8 and #D8DBDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD8DB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd8db; or rgb(223, 216, 219); or hsl(334, 10%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 334 10% 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.