#D3D3C8 Hex Color
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Stony Path is a desaturated, pale yellow that leans heavily toward grey. This muted tone provides excellent readability, as black text achieves a 13.9:1 contrast ratio against it. Because #d3d3c8 offers a clean, airy appearance, it functions best as a minimalist background or secondary supporting tone. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional, grounded look that avoids appearing washed out.
Questions about Stony Path
What is the hex code for Stony Path?
Stony Path is #d3d3c8. In RGB that is rgb(211, 211, 200), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3d3c8?
This muted, pale yellow works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones that provide visual weight. Pairing it with charcoal or slate creates a sophisticated, professional look that prevents the design from appearing too washed out or ethereal on screen.
Is Stony Path readable on white or black?
Stony Path has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.92:1 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.