#DFC8C9 Hex Color
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#dfc8c9 is a pale, muted red with a soft gray cast and low saturation. Its light, dusty finish suggests delicacy and romance without feeling sugary, making it useful for airy backgrounds, wellness branding, and minimal layouts. Pair it with charcoal or deep burgundy for definition. The hex code #dfc8c9 gives black text about 13.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #dfc8c9
What is #dfc8c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfc8c9 is rgb(223, 200, 201), in HSL hsl(357, 26%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 13%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfc8c9?
Does #dfc8c9 read as warm or cool?
#dfc8c9 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its muted red base carries a gentle rosy cast, while the gray component softens the heat and keeps it from feeling bright or strongly saturated.
Is #dfc8c9 readable on white or black?
#dfc8c9 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.24:1 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.