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#DFD6BE color code is #DFD6BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dfd6be.

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#DFD6BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DFD6BE is 0.6750. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.45:1 against white and 14.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DFD6BE on white1.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DFD6BE on black14.50:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DFD6BE1.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DFD6BE14.50:1AAA

#DFD6BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DFD6BE?+
The hex code for #DFD6BE is #DFD6BE. In RGB it's rgb(223, 214, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(44, 34%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #DFD6BE?+
#DFD6BE in RGB is (223, 214, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(223, 214, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #DFD6BE?+
#DFD6BE converts to CMYK(0%, 4%, 15%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DFD6BE.
Is #dfd6be a warm or cool color?+
#DFD6BE (#DFD6BE) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dfd6be belong to?+
#DFD6BE belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 44°, 34%, 81% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dfd6be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DFD6BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.45:1 — 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 #dfd6be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DFD6BE (#DFD6BE) is 7500 C Warm Linen, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DFD6BE in design

Practical guidance for using #dfd6be (#DFD6BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DFD6BE (#DFD6BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DFD6BE (#DFD6BE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#DFD6BE 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 — #dfd6be 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

#DFD6BE 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.

Brands that use #DFD6BE

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #dfd6be (#DFD6BE). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige