#D5C2A2 Hex Color
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Like dry sand or unbleached linen, this pale beige carries a faded yellow undertone. The hex code #d5c2a2 sits very low in saturation, so it works best as a calm background or supporting base rather than an accent. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown for contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so test it first.
Questions about #d5c2a2
What is #d5c2a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c2a2 is rgb(213, 194, 162), in HSL hsl(38, 38%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 24%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c2a2?
Deep teal, espresso brown, and charcoal all give #d5c2a2 the contrast its muted warmth needs. For softer palettes, muted sage or dusty rose keeps the mood gentle.
Is #d5c2a2 readable on white or black?
#d5c2a2 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.