#DFBFD2 color
The hex color #DFBFD2 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 74.9% green and 82.4% blue (223, 191, 210).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 33% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 6% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Creamy Berry (#DEBCCD), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.52:1).
#DFBFD2 color codes
| HEX | #DFBFD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 191, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 74.9%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 33%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 14%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.52, 14.54, -5.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.52, 15.47, 340.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.694, 57.604, 68.882) | |
| Decimal | 14663634 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFBFD2, 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 #DFBFD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFBFD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.52:1 | 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 #DFBFD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c0c5d3Protanopia
no red cones#c7cad1Deuteranopia
no green cones#e3bfc5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfbfd2; }
.text { color: #dfbfd2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfbfd2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 191 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfbfd2, #dfbfc2); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#e6bccdPink Mist#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#d8bfd8Thistle#dab4ccPurple Poodle#eeccddLA Vibes#dec6d3Matt Lilac#edc2dbStarlet Pink
Questions
- What color is #DFBFD2?
- #DFBFD2 is a light, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Creamy Berry. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFBFD2?
- The RGB value is 223, 191, 210: 223 red, 191 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFBFD2?
- The complementary color is #BFDFCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFBFD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.52:1 and white text 1.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.