#D2C497 Hex Color
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Muted and light, #d2c497 blends beige warmth with a dusty yellow undertone. Its low saturation creates a soft, airy mood suited to interiors, spring layouts, cosmetics, and spa branding. Use it as a dominant background with black text for strong readability. The hex code for this gentle, warm color is #d2c497.
Questions about #d2c497
What is #d2c497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2c497 is rgb(210, 196, 151), in HSL hsl(46, 40%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 28%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d2c497?
The #d2c497 hex color pairs well with charcoal, warm white, terracotta, olive, and muted navy, balancing its dusty yellow undertone while keeping palettes soft and adding restrained definition.
Does #d2c497 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted beige because its dusty yellow undertone adds gentle warmth, while low saturation keeps the effect subdued rather than bright or strongly golden in most layouts.
Is #d2c497 readable on white or black?
#d2c497 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.08:1 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.