#D1C7B2 Hex Color
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#d1c7b2 is a pale, grayed beige with a faint yellow undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, bleached quality, though it can look washed out against pure white. It works best as a supporting background tone, and black text on it reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep navy or terracotta for definition.
Questions about #d1c7b2
What is #d1c7b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1c7b2 is rgb(209, 199, 178), in HSL hsl(41, 25%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1c7b2?
Deep navy, terracotta, and charcoal all give #d1c7b2 the definition it lacks against pure white. Its muted yellow undertone also flatters olive and warm wood tones in interior palettes.
Is #d1c7b2 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, thanks to its yellow undertone, but the heavy gray cast pulls it toward neutral. Expect a dry, ashy warmth rather than a golden or sunny feel.
Is #d1c7b2 readable on white or black?
#d1c7b2 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.