#DFD2CC color
The hex color #DFD2CC is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 82.4% green and 80% blue (223, 210, 204).
Its hue angle is 19°, with 23% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 9% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.23:1).
#DFD2CC color codes
| HEX | #DFD2CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 210, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 82.4%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(19, 23%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(19, 9%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.07, 3.46, 4.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.07, 5.74, 52.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.376, 66.142, 66.49) | |
| Decimal | 14668492 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFD2CC, 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 #DFD2CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFD2CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.23:1 | 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 #DFD2CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d5d3ccProtanopia
no red cones#d8d5ccDeuteranopia
no green cones#e3d0d0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfd2cc; }
.text { color: #dfd2cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfd2cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 210 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfd2cc, #dfdccc); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e5d3ccBridal Scent#e3d1ccChina Silk#dfcdc7Lip Gloss#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#dacac0Coconut Macaroon
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #DFD2CC?
- #DFD2CC is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFD2CC?
- The RGB value is 223, 210, 204: 223 red, 210 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFD2CC?
- The complementary color is #CCD9DF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFD2CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.23:1 and white text 1.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.