#D5C7B9 Hex Color
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Chintz is a pale, desaturated orange that leans heavily into ashy, grey tones. This faded shade reads as a neutral, making it an excellent base for minimalist backgrounds where you need warmth without intensity. Pair #d5c7b9 with charcoal or deep olive to create visual interest. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it is a practical choice for readable UI layouts.
About Chintz
Linen left out in a hazy sun
What does chintz mean?
Chintz often suggests worn fabric, aged paper, and calm, unfussy interiors, since its pale warmth reads as something softened by time and light. Its high lightness and low saturation make it recede, so it feels unhurried, dry, and slightly faded rather than bold or fresh.
Where you see chintz
- unbleached linen
- raw silk
- oat milk
- sandstone
- kraft paper
- dry beach grass
What it works for
It works as a quiet background color that lets darker or more saturated shades carry the contrast in a layout.
What colors go with chintz?
Espresso #4e312dThe deep brown is almost black, so it grounds this pale tan and keeps it from feeling washed out.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool grey blue offsets the warm orange tint, and both sit at similar muted strength.Sage #9caf88The soft green adds a faint contrast in hue while matching this color's low saturation and lightness.Terracotta #e2725bIt repeats the orange undertone at full strength, turning this faded tint into a highlight above it.Charcoal #36454fThe near black makes this light color glow, and the grey cast in both keeps the pairing from feeling harsh.
Questions about Chintz
What is the hex code for Chintz?
Chintz is #d5c7b9. In RGB that is rgb(213, 199, 185), in HSL hsl(30, 25%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 13%, 16%.
Is #d5c7b9 considered a warm or cool color?
While it originates from an orange base, #d5c7b9 is undeniably a warm neutral due to its heavy desaturation and ashy, grey undertones. This muted character allows it to provide a cozy, inviting feel without overpowering your design layout.
Is Chintz readable on white or black?
Chintz has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.69:1 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.