Larb Gai color: hex code #DFC6AA
Larb Gai has the hex code #DFC6AA. It is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 77.6% green and 66.7% blue (223, 198, 170).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 45% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 24% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.8:1).
Larb Gai (#DFC6AA) color codes
| HEX | #DFC6AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 198, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 77.6%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 45%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 24%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 24%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.28, 4.5, 17.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.28, 17.84, 75.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.882, 58.98, 46.358) | |
| Decimal | 14665386 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Larb Gai, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DFC6AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFC6AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DFC6AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfc7a8Protanopia
no red cones#d5ccabDeuteranopia
no green cones#e9c0beTritanopia
no blue cones#cacacaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfc6aa; }
.text { color: #dfc6aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfc6aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 198 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfc6aa, #dddfaa); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Tan.
See #DFC6AA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DFC6AA?
- #DFC6AA is a light, desaturated orange known as Larb Gai. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Larb Gai?
- The RGB value is 223, 198, 170: 223 red, 198 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Larb Gai?
- The complementary color is #AAC3DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFC6AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.8:1 and white text 1.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.