Dogwood
Also known as: Diminished Orange, Pure Frost, Hush Pink, Morning Blush
Dogwood is a pale, lively orange that reads as playful and vibrant. It shines in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Dogwood plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.93:1 on black clears AA.
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)
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: 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 — 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, 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 Dogwood
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dogwood background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dogwood
Dogwood with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dogwood
Dogwood triad
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.
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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