#D4C3BD Hex Color
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A pale, heavily muted orange with dusty rose and gray undertones, #d4c3bd feels delicate, airy, and lightly ashy rather than bright. The hex code works well as a dominant background in minimal layouts, food packaging, or autumn palettes, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 12.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #d4c3bd
What is #d4c3bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4c3bd is rgb(212, 195, 189), in HSL hsl(16, 21%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4c3bd?
#d4c3bd pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted sage, and dark terracotta, which give its pale, gray-softened base enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use darker partners for type, borders, or focused accents.
Is #d4c3bd readable on white or black?
#d4c3bd has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.34:1 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.