#D2C5BC Hex Color
A soft and airy neutral sand tone
This pale, desaturated orange leans heavily into ashy, grey territory. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, #d2c5bc works best as a neutral base or a soft, airy background. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high contrast readability, as it can look washed out alongside pure white. The hex code for this delicate, muted shade is #d2c5bc.
Questions about #d2c5bc
What is #d2c5bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2c5bc is rgb(210, 197, 188), in HSL hsl(25, 20%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 10%, 18%.
Does #d2c5bc work better as a primary or secondary color?
#d2c5bc functions most effectively as a secondary or supporting neutral background color rather than a dominant feature. It lacks the saturation to anchor a design, but provides a beautiful, airy canvas when paired with charcoal or deep espresso typography.
What design aesthetic does #d2c5bc evoke?
This color evokes a minimalist, organic aesthetic common in Scandinavian or Japandi interiors. Because it sits between a grey and a warm beige, it feels grounded yet light, making it ideal for clean, modern interfaces that avoid the sterility of pure white.
Is #d2c5bc readable on white or black?
#d2c5bc has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.45:1 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.