#DFD3D7 color
The hex color #DFD3D7 is a very light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 82.7% green and 84.3% blue (223, 211, 215).
Its hue angle is 340°, with 16% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 4% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Secret Blush (#E1D2D5), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.44:1).
#DFD3D7 color codes
| HEX | #DFD3D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 211, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 82.7%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(340, 16%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(340, 5%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 4%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.6, 4.82, -0.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.6, 4.85, 354.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.99, 67.183, 73.768) | |
| Decimal | 14668759 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFD3D7, 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 #DFD3D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFD3D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | 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 #DFD3D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d4d5d7Protanopia
no red cones#d7d7d7Deuteranopia
no green cones#e1d3d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfd3d7; }
.text { color: #dfd3d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfd3d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 211 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfd3d7, #dfd5d3); }
Similar colors
#e1d2d5Secret Blush#e8dbddHomoeopathic Rose#e2d9dbForgotten Mosque#e5dae1Violet Vapour#ebdbddDiscrete Pink#ded8dcPebble Beach#ecdbe0Homoeopathic Red#dfd8e1Pastel Day
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DFD3D7?
- #DFD3D7 is a very light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Secret Blush. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFD3D7?
- The RGB value is 223, 211, 215: 223 red, 211 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFD3D7?
- The complementary color is #D3DFDB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFD3D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.44:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.