Wafer

Q: How do I use #DFC5B9 in CSS?

You can use #DFC5B9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFC5B9; or color: #DFC5B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 197, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 17%, 13%.

#DFC5B9

Wafer is a warm light color with the hex code #DFC5B9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 223, 197, 185 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 12%, 17%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Wafer color values

HEX: #DFC5B9
RGB: 223, 197, 185
HSL: 19°, 37%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 12, 17, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Wafer sits at 19° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Wafer is rendered as rgb(223, 197, 185), where the red channel dominates at 223, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Wafer translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 12M 17Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (17%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Wafer

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFC5B9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 197, 185;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DFC5B9',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 12%
Y: 17%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(223, 197, 185)
rgba(223, 197, 185, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 19° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFC5B9?

#DFC5B9 is Wafer, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 197, 185. It has a hue of 19°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DFC5B9?

The RGB color code for #DFC5B9 is rgb(223, 197, 185). This means it contains 223 red, 197 green, and 185 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Wafer a warm or cool color?

Wafer (#DFC5B9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DFC5B9 in CSS?

You can use #DFC5B9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFC5B9; or color: #DFC5B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 197, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 17%, 13%.