#D5C59F Hex Color
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Sun-faded beige with a pale yellow undertone, #d5c59f is light and very unsaturated, so it reads warm and mellow instead of bright. That softness suits spa packaging, spring themes, and calm interior palettes. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown for contrast, since it can wash out beside pure white. The hex code #d5c59f also holds strong contrast under black text, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d5c59f
What is #d5c59f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c59f is rgb(213, 197, 159), in HSL hsl(42, 39%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 25%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c59f?
Deep teal and espresso brown give #d5c59f the contrast it lacks next to white. Navy also works well, grounding the pale yellow undertone without making the beige look muddy.
Is #d5c59f readable on white or black?
#d5c59f has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.31:1 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.