#D4D5C9 Hex Color
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#d4d5c9 is a pale, faded yellow softened by gray, with a slight green undertone and a glistening, bleached quality. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, delicate mood suited to minimalist backgrounds, open layouts, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text; black text reaches about 14.2:1 contrast. It may look washed out beside pure white. The hex code is #d4d5c9.
Questions about #d4d5c9
What is #d4d5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4d5c9 is rgb(212, 213, 201), in HSL hsl(65, 13%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d4d5c9?
#d4d5c9 pairs well with charcoal text, muted terracotta accents, and warm wood tones that give its pale, gray-softened surface more definition without making the palette feel stark, busy, or visually heavy. This combination suits packaging, editorial layouts, and calm interface backgrounds.
Is #d4d5c9 readable on white or black?
#d4d5c9 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.16:1 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.