#DFC9BB color
The hex color #DFC9BB is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 78.8% green and 73.3% blue (223, 201, 187).
Its hue angle is 23°, with 36% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 16% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Humble Blush (#E3CDC2), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.21:1).
#DFC9BB color codes
| HEX | #DFC9BB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 201, 187) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 78.8%, 73.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 36%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(23, 16%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.41, 5.44, 9.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.41, 11.2, 60.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(60.287, 61.05, 55.612) | |
| Decimal | 14666171 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFC9BB, 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 #DFC9BB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFC9BB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.21:1 | 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 #DFC9BB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfcabaProtanopia
no red cones#d4cfbbDeuteranopia
no green cones#e6c5c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfc9bb; }
.text { color: #dfc9bb; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfc9bb; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 201 187 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfc9bb, #dfdbbb); }
Similar colors
#e3cdc2Humble Blush#dacac0Coconut Macaroon#dac9b9Tapioca#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#e5d3ccBridal Scent#e3d2c0Sand Dune#d6c6b4Cafe Latte
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DFC9BB?
- #DFC9BB is a light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Humble Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFC9BB?
- The RGB value is 223, 201, 187: 223 red, 201 green and 187 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFC9BB?
- The complementary color is #BBD1DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFC9BB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.21:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.