Timberwolf

HEX: #DBD7D2 | Modern Palette

On White
1.43:1
FAIL
On Black
14.66:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#DBD7D2
RGB
219, 215, 210
HSL
33°, 11% ,84%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 14

About Timberwolf

Timberwolf (#DBD7D2) is a color with RGB(219, 215, 210) and HSL(33.3°, 11.1%, 84.1%). It is commonly associated with Minimal moods. In design, it fits Pastel, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #D2D6DB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D2DBD7 and #D7D2DB. The name comes from Timberwolf (English).

  • HEX: #DBD7D2
  • RGB: 219, 215, 210
  • HSL: 33.3°, 11.1%, 84.1%
  • Mood: Minimal
  • Style: Pastel, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #D2D6DB
  • Triadic colors: #D2DBD7, #D7D2DB
  • The name comes from Timberwolf (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Timberwolf #DBD7D2 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Timberwolf #DBD7D2 pairs with #D2D6DB as its complementary color, and #D2DBD7 and #D7D2DB in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Timberwolf #DBD7D2 moves from dark #0E0D0B tones through the base color to lighter #F4F2F1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Minimal
Style
Pastel Warm
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D8D8D2
Protanopia #D7D7D2
Tritanopia #DCD6D6
Achromatopsia #D8D8D8

Frequently Asked Questions

Timberwolf (#DBD7D2) is a color with RGB(219, 215, 210) and HSL(33.3°, 11.1%, 84.1%).

#DBD7D2 pairs strongly with #D2D6DB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#DBD7D2 is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Pastel, Warm styles.

#DBD7D2 is commonly associated with Minimal.

The name Timberwolf is linked to Timberwolf from English, meaning Refers to the grayish-brown fur color of a timber wolf (Canis lupus lycaon), a subspecies of gray wolf..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Timberwolf
Meaning Refers to the grayish-brown fur color of a timber wolf (Canis lupus lycaon), a subspecies of gray wolf.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The term 'timber wolf' itself has been used to distinguish wolves inhabiting forested regions from those in open plains. The color 'Timberwolf' as a specific shade is a modern designation, reflecting the animal's characteristic muted, earthy gray-brown coat. Its adoption by color manufacturers like Crayola solidified its recognition as a distinct color in popular culture. The shade is a desaturated, light gray-brown, accurately reflecting the natural camouflage of the animal.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'Timberwolf' likely emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century, gaining prominence with its inclusion in Crayola's crayon palette in 2002.

Cultural Associations

The timber wolf is an iconic animal in North American wilderness, often associated with wildness, resilience, and pack dynamics. The color name evokes these natural, untamed qualities, making it popular in contexts aiming for an earthy, understated aesthetic. Its inclusion in children's art supplies also familiarizes a broad audience with this specific naturalistic hue.

Similar Named Colors
Gainsboro #DCDCDC ΔE 3.02
Light Gray #D3D3D3 ΔE 3.03
Platinum #E5E4E2 ΔE 3.38
Pastel Gray #CFCFC4 ΔE 4.52

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #DBD7D2;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #DBD7D2;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #DBD7D2;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #DBD7D2,
        #D2D6DB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #DBD7D2,
        #D2D6DB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$timberwolf: #DBD7D2;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$timberwolf-r: 219;
$timberwolf-g: 215;
$timberwolf-b: 210;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $timberwolf;
    color: rgba($timberwolf-r, $timberwolf-g, $timberwolf-b, 0.8);
}