Color #DFD9DA Color / Colour Code #DFD9DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfd9da (#DFD9DA). The colour is a red tone with 9% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFD9DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFD9DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 320, 350, and 20 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 350, 110, and 230 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFD9DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 350 and saturation at 9%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 350 to 35 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 350 with its complement at 170 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 #DFD9DA
Lightness variations at hue 350 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFD9DA
Design Use Cases for #DFD9DA
Neutral Foundation Color
#DFD9DA has almost no saturation (9%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Near-White Background
At 86% lightness, #DFD9DA is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#DFD9DA falls in the red spectrum (hue 350). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DFD9DA (hue 350) to its complement at hue 170. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 20. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfd9da, #d8dfdd);
CSS Code for #DFD9DA
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Colors visually similar to #DFD9DA based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFD9DA (#DFD9DA)
#DFD9DA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 217 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 350 degrees with 9% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFD9DA is 219/255 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 #DFD9DA against white is 1.39:1 and against black is 15.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8DFDD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFD9DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFD8DC and #DFDAD8, 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 #DFD9DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFD9DA?
- #DFD9DA is Color #DFD9DA, a red color (colour) with RGB(223, 217, 218), HSL(350, 9%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 3%, 2%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #DFD9DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFD9DA has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFD9DA?
- The complementary colour is #D8DFDD (hue 170). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFD8DC and #DFDAD8. The triadic palette adds #D9DFD8 and #D8D9DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFD9DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfd9da; or rgb(223, 217, 218); or hsl(350, 9%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 350 9% 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.