Color #DFDCD6 Color / Colour Code #DFDCD6
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfdcd6 (#DFDCD6). The colour is a orange 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 #DFDCD6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFDCD6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFDCD6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 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 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #DFDCD6
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 12% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFDCD6
Design Use Cases for #DFDCD6
Muted Accent Color
With 12% saturation, #DFDCD6 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, #DFDCD6 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DFDCD6 sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #DFDCD6 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfdcd6, #d7dae0);
CSS Code for #DFDCD6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFDCD6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFDCD6 (#DFDCD6)
#DFDCD6 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 220 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 12% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFDCD6 is 220/255 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, 1% magenta, 4% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFDCD6 against white is 1.37:1 and against black is 15.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7DAE0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFDCD6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E0D8D7 and #DEE0D7, 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 #DFDCD6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFDCD6?
- #DFDCD6 is Color #DFDCD6, a orange color (colour) with RGB(223, 220, 214), HSL(40, 12%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 4%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #DFDCD6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFDCD6 has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFDCD6?
- The complementary colour is #D7DAE0 (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E0D8D7 and #DEE0D7. The triadic palette adds #D7E0DD and #DDD7E0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFDCD6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfdcd6; or rgb(223, 220, 214); or hsl(40, 12%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 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.