#D5C5AA Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #d5c5aa is a beige with soft yellow and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to interiors, spa branding, cosmetics, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents; white can wash it out. The hex code is #d5c5aa, with strong contrast for black text.
Questions about #d5c5aa
What is #d5c5aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c5aa is rgb(213, 197, 170), in HSL hsl(38, 34%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 20%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5c5aa?
Does #d5c5aa feel warm or cool?
#d5c5aa reads warm rather than cool because its beige base carries soft yellow undertones, while the gray component keeps the warmth restrained and airy. It works best when you want a calm, natural backdrop instead of a bright or strongly golden neutral.
Is #d5c5aa readable on white or black?
#d5c5aa has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.39:1 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.