What color is #DFE2D2?

#DFE2D2 is a pale low-chroma warm gray with a subtle warm cast. In RGB it is rgb(223, 226, 210), and in HSL hsl(71, 22%, 85%).

Is #DFE2D2 accessible as text?

On white, #DFE2D2 has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #DFE2D2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #DFE2D2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is neutral-200 (#E5E5E5).

What colors go well with #DFE2D2?

As a neutral, #DFE2D2 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 #DFE2D2 the same as CSS gainsboro?

No — #DFE2D2 is not the CSS named color gainsboro, but gainsboro (#DCDCDC) is the closest CSS named color.

#DFE2D2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #DFE2D2

Not just a swatch — here's how #DFE2D2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #DFE2D2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #DFE2D2 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B8B09F Ink #2B2723

Greige 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 #DFE2D2 Accent #A9C4B8 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #183647

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

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #DFE2D2 Secondary #516A38 Accent #B06905 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Greige leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #DFE2D2 Surface #13161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #576770 Accent #F9FCED

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #DFE2D2 Secondary #FAFBF5 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Greige 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 Greige carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #DFE2D2 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 9/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 26/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 8/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 84/100

Very high

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

Print safety 96/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #DFE2D2

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People also use #DFE2D2 with

Greige Bone Light Gray Platinum Army Green

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 14.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F9F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8E1D0 — 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 #DFE2D2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #DFE2D2;
  --color-base-rgb: 223 226 210;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.6% 0.022 115.5);
  --color-50: #F9F9F6;
  --color-100: #EEEFE6;
  --color-200: #DCDFCD;
  --color-300: #C1C6A9;
  --color-400: #A5AB87;
  --color-500: #878E67;
  --color-600: #6A6F53;
  --color-700: #4D503F;
  --color-800: #34362B;
  --color-900: #20221C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  greige: {
    50: '#F9F9F6',
    100: '#EEEFE6',
    200: '#DCDFCD',
    300: '#C1C6A9',
    400: '#A5AB87',
    500: '#878E67',
    600: '#6A6F53',
    700: '#4D503F',
    800: '#34362B',
    900: '#20221C',
  },
}

$base: #DFE2D2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F9F6;
$base-100: #EEEFE6;
$base-200: #DCDFCD;
$base-300: #C1C6A9;
$base-400: #A5AB87;
$base-500: #878E67;
$base-600: #6A6F53;
$base-700: #4D503F;
$base-800: #34362B;
$base-900: #20221C;
$base-hover: #B9BF9B;
$base-subtle: #F5F5F2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#DFE2D2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F9F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EEEFE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DCDFCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C1C6A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A5AB87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#878E67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6A6F53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4D503F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#34362B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#20221C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #DFE2D2

Color Lab

Pairs with #DFE2D2

UI roles & guardrails

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