#D4C9BE Hex Color
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Faded greige with a hint of orange, #d4c9be reads almost grey at first glance. The hex code’s low saturation and bright lightness give it an airy, clean feel that suits minimal backgrounds and autumn palettes. It can look washed out beside pure white, so ground it with charcoal or deep teal. Black text stays readable on top at roughly 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d4c9be
What is #d4c9be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4c9be is rgb(212, 201, 190), in HSL hsl(30, 20%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4c9be?
Deep teal, charcoal, and burnt sienna all sit comfortably against #d4c9be. The color's muted warmth flatters dark, saturated partners and keeps them from feeling heavy. Use it as the 60 percent base and let one darker tone lead.
Does #d4c9be read warm or cool?
It reads warm, thanks to a faint orange undertone, though the heavy gray keeps that warmth subtle. At this lightness and low saturation, the hue matters less than the soft, faded character it creates.
Is #d4c9be readable on white or black?
#d4c9be has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.