#DCD0C0 color
The hex color #DCD0C0 is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 81.6% green and 75.3% blue (220, 208, 192).
Its hue angle is 34°, with 29% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 13% yellow and 14% black.
The closest named color is Wheat Sheaf (#DFD4C4), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.83:1).
#DCD0C0 color codes
| HEX | #DCD0C0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 208, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 81.6%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 29%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(34, 13%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.04, 1.47, 9.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.04, 9.54, 81.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.585, 64.134, 58.994) | |
| Decimal | 14471360 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DCD0C0, 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 #DCD0C0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DCD0C0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.83:1 | 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 #DCD0C0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d0bfProtanopia
no red cones#d8d3c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1cdcbTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dcd0c0; }
.text { color: #dcd0c0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dcd0c0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 208 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dcd0c0, #dadcc0); }
Similar colors
#dfd4c4Wheat Sheaf#ddcfbcMalt#d9cfbeBuff It#ded5c7Shōji#e3d3bfOyster#e5d7c4Sandcastle#e3d2c0Sand Dune#e0d7c6Bone
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DCD0C0?
- #DCD0C0 is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Wheat Sheaf. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DCD0C0?
- The RGB value is 220, 208, 192: 220 red, 208 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DCD0C0?
- The complementary color is #C0CCDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DCD0C0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.83:1 and white text 1.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.