#D3C8B8 Hex Color
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Like unbleached linen, this pale beige carries a faded orange undertone that keeps it warm without much saturation. The hex code #d3c8b8 works best as a base layer, where black text stays readable at roughly 12.7:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep it from washing out next to plain white.
Questions about #d3c8b8
What is #d3c8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3c8b8 is rgb(211, 200, 184), in HSL hsl(36, 23%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3c8b8?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted burgundy all pair well with #d3c8b8, since darker, cooler tones balance its pale warmth. Use it as the dominant base and let one of those colors carry the accent.
Does #d3c8b8 read warm or cool?
#d3c8b8 leans warm, thanks to a soft orange undertone, but its low saturation pulls it close to grey. It feels neutral on its own and only reads clearly warm when placed beside cooler shades.
Is #d3c8b8 readable on white or black?
#d3c8b8 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.