#D0C08B Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated beige with distinct yellow undertones, #d0c08b evokes a soft, mellow warmth. Because it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or slate grey to balance its inherent lightness. The hex code for this delicate, airy tone is #d0c08b, which offers high readability with black text.
Questions about #d0c08b
What is #d0c08b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0c08b is rgb(208, 192, 139), in HSL hsl(46, 42%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 33%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d0c08b for a balanced design?
Is #d0c08b a suitable choice for text on a white background?
No, #d0c08b is too light and unsaturated to provide sufficient contrast against a standard white background for accessible reading. It is significantly better suited as a subtle background color itself, where it can safely support high-contrast dark text.
Is #d0c08b readable on white or black?
#d0c08b has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.