#D5C8BD Hex Color
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#d5c8bd is a pale, desaturated orange that leans heavily into beige territory. This airy, neutral tone functions best as a soft background or a supporting texture rather than a focal point. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it works well for legible, minimalist UI designs. Use the hex code #d5c8bd alongside deep charcoal or forest green to ground its fragility.
Questions about #d5c8bd
What is #d5c8bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c8bd is rgb(213, 200, 189), in HSL hsl(27, 22%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c8bd?
This beige reads as a warm neutral, so it works exceptionally well with deep, grounding tones like charcoal or dark forest green for high-contrast, professional layouts. Avoid pairing it with lighter pastels, which might wash out the overall design composition.
Is #d5c8bd readable on white or black?
#d5c8bd has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.