#D1C7BE Hex Color
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Like unbleached linen, the hex code #d1c7be is a pale orange faded almost to grey. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, cleaned-out feel, which suits minimal backgrounds and open layouts. It flatters deeper terracotta or navy accents, and black text reads clearly on it at about 12.6:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #d1c7be
What is #d1c7be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1c7be is rgb(209, 199, 190), in HSL hsl(28, 17%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1c7be?
Deeper saturated tones give #d1c7be something to push against, so try terracotta, navy, or olive accents. Its grey undertone also blends with warm neutrals, so keep neighboring colors darker or clearer to avoid a muddy mix.
Is #d1c7be readable on white or black?
#d1c7be has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.