#D0CAC0 Hex Color
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#d0cac0 is a pale, desaturated yellow with warm beige and ashy gray undertones. Its high lightness creates an airy, delicate feel suited to minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with black text for about a 12.9:1 contrast ratio. It can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code for this shade is #d0cac0.
Questions about #d0cac0
What is #d0cac0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0cac0 is rgb(208, 202, 192), in HSL hsl(38, 15%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why does #d0cac0 read as warm?
#d0cac0 reads warm because its pale yellow-beige base is balanced by ashy gray undertones, giving it a quiet, softened warmth rather than a creamy or golden look in most visual contexts. That makes it useful for calm, neutral backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #d0cac0?
#d0cac0 pairs well with deep neutrals, muted greens, and dusty blue accents because its warm beige-yellow base gives cooler or darker colors a softer foundation in airy, restrained palettes and layouts.
Is #d0cac0 readable on white or black?
#d0cac0 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.