Dallas Dust
Also known as: Pink Dyed Blond , Delicate Bliss , Sea Salt , Almond Icing
Dallas Dust is what happens when orange turns pale and gentle. The effect is warm and inviting, made for children's products and fitness brands. Dallas Dust plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.20:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Dallas Dust color codes
- HEX
- #ECE0D6
- RGB
- rgb(236, 224, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 224, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 37%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 9%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(89.9 3.0 6.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.4% 0.019 62.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 4.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dallas Dust works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dallas Dust
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Dallas Dust by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.20:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dallas Dust background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dallas Dust
Dallas Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dallas Dust
Dallas Dust triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Gardenia #F1E8DF · ΔE 2.1
- Crepuscular #E7DCCE · ΔE 2.3
- Bookworm #EBE3DE · ΔE 2.5
- Grim Grey #E3DCD6 · ΔE 2.6
- Nectar #ECDACD · ΔE 2.7
- Alpaca #F9EDE2 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dallas Dust is closest to Iceberg .
FAQ
Dallas Dust FAQs
What color is Dallas Dust?
Dallas Dust is a light orange with the hex code #ECE0D6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 37% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dallas Dust?
The hex code for Dallas Dust is #ECE0D6. In RGB it's rgb(236, 224, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 7%).
What colors go well with Dallas Dust?
Dallas Dust pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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