#DFC0D1 color
The hex color #DFC0D1 is a light, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 75.3% green and 82% blue (223, 192, 209).
Its hue angle is 327°, 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 12.6:1).
#DFC0D1 color codes
| HEX | #DFC0D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 192, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 75.3%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 33%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 14%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 6%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.73, 13.83, -4.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.73, 14.52, 342.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.789, 57.992, 68.301) | |
| Decimal | 14663889 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFC0D1, 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 #DFC0D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFC0D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.6:1 | 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 #DFC0D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2c6d2Protanopia
no red cones#c8cad0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e4c0c6Tritanopia
no blue cones#c8c8c8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfc0d1; }
.text { color: #dfc0d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfc0d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 192 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfc0d1, #dfc0c2); }
Similar colors
#debccdCreamy Berry#dec6d3Matt Lilac#edc5d7Tussie-Mussie#e6bccdPink Mist#eeccddLA Vibes#d8bfd8Thistle#dcc6d2Light Lilac#efcedcBerry Butter
Questions
- What color is #DFC0D1?
- #DFC0D1 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 #DFC0D1?
- The RGB value is 223, 192, 209: 223 red, 192 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFC0D1?
- The complementary color is #C0DFCE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFC0D1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.6:1 and white text 1.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.