Grain Brown

Q: How do I use #DFD6B9 in CSS?

You can use #DFD6B9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFD6B9; or color: #DFD6B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 214, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 17%, 13%.

#DFD6B9

Grain Brown is a warm light color with the hex code #DFD6B9. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 223, 214, 185 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 17%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Grain Brown color values

HEX: #DFD6B9
RGB: 223, 214, 185
HSL: 46°, 37%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 4, 17, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Grain Brown sits at 46° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow 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, Grain Brown is rendered as rgb(223, 214, 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, Grain Brown 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Grain Brown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFD6B9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 214, 185;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DFD6B9',
}

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, 214, 185)
rgba(223, 214, 185, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DFD6B9?

#DFD6B9 is Grain Brown, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 214, 185. It has a hue of 46°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DFD6B9?

The RGB color code for #DFD6B9 is rgb(223, 214, 185). This means it contains 223 red, 214 green, and 185 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Grain Brown a warm or cool color?

Grain Brown (#DFD6B9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DFD6B9 in CSS?

You can use #DFD6B9 in CSS with: background-color: #DFD6B9; or color: #DFD6B9; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 214, 185). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 17%, 13%.