Dallas Dust
Also known as: Pink Dyed Blond, Delicate Bliss, Sea Salt, Almond Icing
Expect warm and inviting associations from Dallas Dust — a pale orange well suited to children's products and fitness brands. Dallas Dust plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.20:1), but avoid it as text on white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dallas Dust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.20:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dallas Dust background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dallas Dust
Dallas Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dallas Dust
Dallas Dust triad
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.
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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