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Stark White

#DFD5B9

Stark White is a warm light color with the hex code #DFD5B9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 223, 213, 185 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 17%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Stark White color values

HEX
#DFD5B9
RGB
223, 213, 185
HSL
44°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Stark White sits at 44° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Stark White is rendered as rgb(223, 213, 185), where the red channel dominates at 223, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Stark White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Stark White

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFD5B9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 213, 185;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DFD5B9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 17%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(223, 213, 185)
rgba(223, 213, 185, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 44° on the color wheel

McDonald's logo
McDonald's
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFD5B9?
#DFD5B9 is Stark White, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 213, 185. It has a hue of 44°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DFD5B9?
The RGB color code for #DFD5B9 is rgb(223, 213, 185). This means it contains 223 red, 213 green, and 185 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Stark White a warm or cool color?
Stark White (#DFD5B9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DFD5B9 in CSS?
You can use #DFD5B9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFD5B9; or color: #DFD5B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 213, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 17%, 13%.

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