#D4C9BA Hex Color
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Light and muted, #d4c9ba is a pale beige with a soft orange undertone and an ashy cast. Its low saturation gives layouts an airy, delicate feel without the starkness of white. Use it as a dominant background for interiors, stationery, or spa branding; black text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #d4c9ba.
Questions about #d4c9ba
What is #d4c9ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4c9ba is rgb(212, 201, 186), in HSL hsl(35, 23%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4c9ba in a design palette?
#d4c9ba pairs well with charcoal, muted terracotta, olive, and deep navy because its pale, low-saturation warmth gives stronger colors room to lead without making the palette feel harsh or overly rustic. Reserve it for the base, not the strongest accent.
Is #d4c9ba readable on white or black?
#d4c9ba has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.