#DFD9D4 Hex Color
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#dfd9d4 is a pale, faded grey with a soft warm-beige undertone and very low saturation. Its lightness creates a clean, airy feel for minimal interfaces, spacious layouts, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text; black text reaches about 15.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #dfd9d4.
Questions about #dfd9d4
What is #dfd9d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfd9d4 is rgb(223, 217, 212), in HSL hsl(27, 15%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfd9d4 in a restrained palette?
#dfd9d4 pairs well with charcoal text and muted sage or burgundy accents, which add definition without overwhelming its pale surface. Warm wood, black, and off-white can support the same understated, architectural mood.
Is #dfd9d4 readable on white or black?
#dfd9d4 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.01:1 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.