#D5C5C2 Hex Color
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Far from bold red, #d5c5c2 is a pale, ashy blush that sits close to gray. The hex code’s low saturation keeps it soft, so it works best as a large background base in minimalist layouts. It washes out next to plain white, so give it darker neighbors like charcoal text, which clears WCAG AA at about 12.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #d5c5c2
What is #d5c5c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c5c2 is rgb(213, 197, 194), in HSL hsl(9, 18%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c5c2?
Dark, grounded tones flatter it most: charcoal, deep navy, and olive all supply the contrast this pale blush lacks on its own. Warm woods and cream work too when you want a softer, tonal palette.
Is #d5c5c2 warm or cool?
#d5c5c2 reads warm, but only just. The reddish undertone survives the heavy gray, giving it a faded warmth instead of a true pink. Keep it away from bright cool tones or that warmth disappears.
Is #d5c5c2 readable on white or black?
#d5c5c2 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.59:1 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.