#D4C494 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly golden, #d4c494 is a muted beige with dusty gray undertones and a warm, pastel finish. This hex code works well as a supporting tone in interiors, spring branding, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for definition, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable at 12.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #d4c494
What is #d4c494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4c494 is rgb(212, 196, 148), in HSL hsl(45, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 30%, 17%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4c494?
Charcoal and deep navy pair especially well with #d4c494, adding definition to its soft golden beige character. These darker accents work well in interiors, packaging, and layouts where white would look too weak.
Is #d4c494 warm or cool?
#d4c494 reads as a warm, muted beige because its light golden base outweighs the dusty gray undertone. Its calm pastel finish suits interiors, spring campaigns, cosmetics, and luxury packaging when a soft supporting color is needed.
Is #d4c494 readable on white or black?
#d4c494 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.