#DFB0C1 Hex Color

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Cosmetics packaging and spring layouts often reach for a dusty pink like #dfb0c1. Its gray undertones keep it soft instead of sugary, and it holds up well as a background alongside deep plum or forest green accents. The hex code #dfb0c1 also gives black text about 11.1:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body type.

Questions about #dfb0c1

What is #dfb0c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb0c1 is rgb(223, 176, 193), in HSL hsl(338, 42%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 13%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfb0c1?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all give #dfb0c1 enough contrast to feel intentional. For softer palettes, stay in the same low-saturation range with sage, cream, or muted mauve.
Is #dfb0c1 readable on white or black?
#dfb0c1 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.11:1 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.