#DFC9A2 Hex Color

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A light, dusty beige with pale yellow undertones, #dfc9a2 feels warm, delicate, and softly muted. Its low saturation suits calm interiors, spring branding, baby products, cosmetics, and airy backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text or deep olive accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this gentle neutral is #dfc9a2.

Questions about #dfc9a2

What is #dfc9a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfc9a2 is rgb(223, 201, 162), in HSL hsl(38, 49%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 27%, 13%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dfc9a2?
#dfc9a2 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, deep olive for an earthy accent, and terracotta or muted sage for a warm, nature-inspired palette that keeps the beige feeling gentle rather than stark.
Is #dfc9a2 readable on white or black?
#dfc9a2 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.