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#DFC2BE color code is #DFC2BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dfc2be.

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#DFC2BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DFC2BE is 0.5799. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.67:1 against white and 12.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DFC2BE on white1.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DFC2BE on black12.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DFC2BE1.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DFC2BE12.60:1AAA

#DFC2BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DFC2BE?+
The hex code for #DFC2BE is #DFC2BE. In RGB it's rgb(223, 194, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(7, 34%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #DFC2BE?+
#DFC2BE in RGB is (223, 194, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(223, 194, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #DFC2BE?+
#DFC2BE converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 15%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DFC2BE.
Is #dfc2be a warm or cool color?+
#DFC2BE (#DFC2BE) is a warm red — its hue sits at 7° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dfc2be belong to?+
#DFC2BE belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 7°, 34%, 81% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #dfc2be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DFC2BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.67:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dfc2be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DFC2BE (#DFC2BE) is 663 C Pantone 663 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DFC2BE in design

Practical guidance for using #dfc2be (#DFC2BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DFC2BE (#DFC2BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DFC2BE (#DFC2BE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DFC2BE flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #dfc2be can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DFC2BE works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.