#D2D299 Hex Color
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This dusty, pale yellow reads as an unsaturated olive, offering a mellow alternative to standard creams. Because of its muted character, #d2d299 works best as a supporting background rather than a primary color, where it can easily appear washed out. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for UI elements that require readability without the harshness of pure white.
Questions about #d2d299
What is #d2d299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2d299 is rgb(210, 210, 153), in HSL hsl(60, 39%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 27%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #d2d299 lean warm or cool in a design?
While #d2d299 is technically a yellow, its desaturated, earthy quality makes it feel neutral and grounded rather than vibrant or hot. It functions best as a stabilizing background shade that bridges the gap between warm creams and cool sage greens.
Is #d2d299 readable on white or black?
#d2d299 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.41:1 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.