#D1C098 Hex Color
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Reach for #d1c098 when a design needs a soft sand tone that calms a page without going stark white. This pale beige carries a muted yellow undertone and very little saturation, so it reads warm but mellow. It works best as a dominant background in spa, baby, and spring layouts, and looks richer beside navy or olive than beside pure white. Black text holds strong contrast on it, about 11.7:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #d1c098
What is #d1c098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1c098 is rgb(209, 192, 152), in HSL hsl(42, 38%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #d1c098 a warm or cool color?
#d1c098 is a warm color. Its low saturation and light yellow-beige undertone give it a soft, sandy warmth rather than a bright golden glow.
Is #d1c098 readable on white or black?
#d1c098 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.