#DFAD9F Hex Color

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A dusty, pastel red with warm undertones. #dfad9f keeps red’s energy muted, so it suits baby products, spring palettes, and romance branding. Best used as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out next to white. Black text on this hex code hits about 10.6:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable.

Questions about #dfad9f

What is #dfad9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfad9f is rgb(223, 173, 159), in HSL hsl(13, 50%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 29%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfad9f?
Navy makes #dfad9f read warmer and richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Skip pure white backgrounds, where this pastel red tends to look washed out.
Is #dfad9f readable on white or black?
#dfad9f has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.