Dogwood
Also known as: Diminished Orange , Pure Frost , Hush Pink , Morning Blush
With its warm undertone, Dogwood (#FAEAE2) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Dogwood plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.93:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Dogwood color codes
- HEX
- #FAEAE2
- RGB
- rgb(250, 234, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 234, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 71%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 10%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(93.8 4.6 5.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.8% 0.021 48.5)
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: seashell #FFF5EE · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Dogwood 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: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- 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 Dogwood
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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 Dogwood 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 1.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dogwood background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dogwood
Dogwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dogwood
Dogwood triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pink Swirl #FCEAE6 · ΔE 2.4
- Pearly #F4E3DF · ΔE 2.6
- Alpaca #F9EDE2 · ΔE 2.7
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 2.7
- Seashell #FFF5EE · ΔE 3.2
- Dallas Dust #ECE0D6 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dogwood is closest to Dreamstress .
FAQ
Dogwood FAQs
What color is Dogwood?
Dogwood is a light orange with the hex code #FAEAE2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 71% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dogwood?
The hex code for Dogwood is #FAEAE2. In RGB it's rgb(250, 234, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 2%).
What colors go well with Dogwood?
Dogwood pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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