#DFB1BC Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Far from bubblegum, the hex code #dfb1bc is a dusty pink with gray undertones and very little saturation. That muted lightness suits soft backgrounds in cosmetics, spring layouts, and baby branding. It works best as a dominant base with darker accents, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text stays highly readable on top at roughly 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #dfb1bc
What is #dfb1bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb1bc is rgb(223, 177, 188), in HSL hsl(346, 42%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 16%, 13%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfb1bc?
Pair #dfb1bc with deep, saturated tones like forest green, plum, or charcoal to offset its low saturation. Avoid pale pastels nearby, which make it look faded rather than soft.
Is #dfb1bc readable on white or black?
#dfb1bc has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.15:1 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.