#DFD4D0 color
The hex color #DFD4D0 is a very light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 83.1% green and 81.6% blue (223, 212, 208).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 19% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 7% yellow and 13% black.
The closest named color is Mushroom Risotto (#DBD0CA), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.47:1).
#DFD4D0 color codes
| HEX | #DFD4D0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 212, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 83.1%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 19%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 7%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.67, 3.09, 3.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.67, 4.54, 47.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.359, 67.33, 69.215) | |
| Decimal | 14669008 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFD4D0, 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 #DFD4D0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFD4D0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.47:1 | 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 #DFD4D0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d7d5d0Protanopia
no red cones#d9d7d0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2d3d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d6d6d6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfd4d0; }
.text { color: #dfd4d0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfd4d0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 212 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfd4d0, #dfdcd0); }
Similar colors
#dbd0caMushroom Risotto#dfd2caMocha Ice#d9d2cdSmoked Oyster#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#e5d3ccBridal Scent#e3d1ccChina Silk#e3dcd6Grim Gray#e2dcd7Marble Quarry
Closest common color name: Light Gray.
Questions
- What color is #DFD4D0?
- #DFD4D0 is a very light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Mushroom Risotto. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFD4D0?
- The RGB value is 223, 212, 208: 223 red, 212 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFD4D0?
- The complementary color is #D0DBDF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFD4D0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.47:1 and white text 1.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.