#DFC28E Hex Color

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#dfc28e is a light, muted beige with warm yellow and subtle ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a dusty, mellow feel that suits minimalist interiors, spring designs, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep olive accents; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #dfc28e.

Questions about #dfc28e

What is #dfc28e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfc28e is rgb(223, 194, 142), in HSL hsl(39, 56%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 36%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfc28e?
#dfc28e pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, cream, and muted terracotta, creating grounded palettes; use charcoal for stronger text contrast and the warmer accents for borders, illustrations, or decorative details.
Is #dfc28e readable on white or black?
#dfc28e has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.