#D1CAC3 Hex Color
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Pale orange with a heavy gray cast. #d1cac3 sits so close to greige that its warmth only shows next to cooler colors. The hex code earns its keep as a dominant background in minimalist layouts, where black text hits about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or terracotta for an autumn palette that stays calm.
Questions about #d1cac3
What is #d1cac3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1cac3 is rgb(209, 202, 195), in HSL hsl(30, 13%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1cac3?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give #d1cac3 the contrast its low saturation needs, while terracotta and olive pull out its warm side. Skip pale neutrals beside it, since similar tones wash each other out.
Is #d1cac3 readable on white or black?
#d1cac3 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.94:1 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.