What color is #DFD5D2?

#DFD5D2 is a pale low-chroma warm gray with a subtle warm cast. In RGB it is rgb(223, 213, 210), and in HSL hsl(14, 17%, 85%).

Is #DFD5D2 accessible as text?

On white, #DFD5D2 has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFD5D2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFD5D2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is stone-300 (#D6D3D1).

What colors go well with #DFD5D2?

As a neutral, #DFD5D2 pairs cleanly with charcoal, near-black and dark grays for text, and sits under accent hues like blue, violet, emerald or warm orange — use it as a soft background and let the accent carry the color.

Is #DFD5D2 the same as CSS lightgray?

No — #DFD5D2 is not the CSS named color lightgray, but lightgray (#D3D3D3) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFD5D2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFD5D2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFD5D2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFD5D2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFD5D2 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Timberwolf sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DFD5D2 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Timberwolf opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #DFD5D2 Surface #15161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5F6473 Accent #FFF8F5

Timberwolf is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Timberwolf.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #DFD5D2 Secondary #B0B3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #858FA8 Anchor #2F3136

Timberwolf keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DFD5D2 Secondary #FDF9F8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Timberwolf is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Timberwolf carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFD5D2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 53/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 87/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 29/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 5/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 85/100

Very high

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 99/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #DFD5D2 with

Timberwolf Bone Gainsboro Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F7F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #DFDAD2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #DFD5D2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFD5D2;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 213 210;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.0% 0.012 37.4);
  --color-50: #F9F7F6;
  --color-100: #EEE9E7;
  --color-200: #DDD3CF;
  --color-300: #C3B2AD;
  --color-400: #A7918B;
  --color-500: #89726B;
  --color-600: #6B5B56;
  --color-700: #4E4441;
  --color-800: #352E2C;
  --color-900: #211D1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  timberwolf: {
    50: '#F9F7F6',
    100: '#EEE9E7',
    200: '#DDD3CF',
    300: '#C3B2AD',
    400: '#A7918B',
    500: '#89726B',
    600: '#6B5B56',
    700: '#4E4441',
    800: '#352E2C',
    900: '#211D1C',
  },
}

$base: #DFD5D2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F7F6;
$base-100: #EEE9E7;
$base-200: #DDD3CF;
$base-300: #C3B2AD;
$base-400: #A7918B;
$base-500: #89726B;
$base-600: #6B5B56;
$base-700: #4E4441;
$base-800: #352E2C;
$base-900: #211D1C;
$base-hover: #BBA6A0;
$base-subtle: #F5F3F2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFD5D2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F7F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEE9E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DDD3CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C3B2AD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A7918B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#89726B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6B5B56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4E4441",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#352E2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211D1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFD5D2

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFD5D2

UI roles & guardrails

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