#DFC2A9

#DFC2A9

Overview

#DFC2A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 223, 194, 169, in HSL 27.8°, 45.8%, 76.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 13.0%, 24.2%, 12.5%. The nearest named color is peachpuff 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#DFC2A9

RGB

223, 194, 169

HSL

27.8, 45.8%, 76.9%

HSV

27.8, 24.2%, 87.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.0%, 24.2%, 12.5%

OKLCH

0.8323 0.0474 62.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DFC2A9;
color: #DFC2A9;
border-color: #DFC2A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 200 #FED7AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.43:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DFC2A9?

RGB(223, 194, 169) · HSL(27.8, 45.8%, 76.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 13.0%, 24.2%, 12.5%)

Does #DFC2A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DFC2A9?

Use 000000 text on a #DFC2A9 background; contrast on black is 12.43:1.