#D5C8C3 Hex Color
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Reach for #d5c8c3 when a layout needs a near-neutral that still leans warm. Pale taupe is a faded, ashy orange that reads almost grey, which keeps minimal backgrounds airy instead of sterile. Its low saturation flatters deep teal and charcoal accents, and black text on it reaches 12.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #d5c8c3
What is #d5c8c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c8c3 is rgb(213, 200, 195), in HSL hsl(17, 18%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 8%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5c8c3?
#d5c8c3 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and muted olive, all of which bring out its faint orange warmth. It also sits comfortably beside other greiges and creams in tonal, minimalist palettes.
Is #d5c8c3 readable on white or black?
#d5c8c3 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.