#DFBB9C Hex Color
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The hex code #dfbb9c is a light, dusty orange with low saturation and warm beige undertones. Its mellow finish conveys softness and youthful energy, making it useful for spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and open layouts. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text provides about 11.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #dfbb9c
What is #dfbb9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfbb9c is rgb(223, 187, 156), in HSL hsl(28, 51%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 30%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfbb9c?
Is #dfbb9c warm or cool?
#dfbb9c reads as warm because its pale orange base carries beige and subtly peachy undertones, while its low saturation softens that warmth into a calm, approachable appearance rather than the bright energy of vivid orange.
Is #dfbb9c readable on white or black?
#dfbb9c has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.72:1 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.