#DFE0CF color
The hex color #DFE0CF is a very light, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.5% red, 87.8% green and 81.2% blue (223, 224, 207).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 22% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Wild Wheat (#E0E1D1), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.7:1).
#DFE0CF color codes
| HEX | #DFE0CF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(223, 224, 207) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.5%, 87.8%, 81.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 22%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 8%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.69, -3.29, 8.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.69, 8.84, 111.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.348, 73.505, 69.607) | |
| Decimal | 14672079 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #DFE0CF, 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 #DFE0CF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DFE0CF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.7:1 | 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 #DFE0CF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3deceProtanopia
no red cones#e3dfd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#e2dedbTritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dfe0cf; }
.text { color: #dfe0cf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dfe0cf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(223 224 207 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dfe0cf, #d7e0cf); }
Similar colors
#e0e1d1Wild Wheat#dce0cdGentle Frost#d9ddcbSmell of Garlic#dbe0d0Feta#e6e5d6Tofu#dedfc9Sip of Mint#e4e5d8Olive Conquering White#e1e3d7Washed Dollar
Closest common color name: Oatmeal.
Questions
- What color is #DFE0CF?
- #DFE0CF is a very light, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Wild Wheat. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #DFE0CF?
- The RGB value is 223, 224, 207: 223 red, 224 green and 207 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #DFE0CF?
- The complementary color is #D0CFE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DFE0CF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.7:1 and white text 1.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.