#D5C996 Hex Color
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Muted and light, #d5c996 blends beige with soft yellow and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use this hex code as a warm supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #d5c996
What is #d5c996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c996 is rgb(213, 201, 150), in HSL hsl(49, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 30%, 16%.
Does #d5c996 read as a warm or cool color?
#d5c996 reads as a warm, muted beige because its soft yellow base outweighs the ashy gray undertone, creating a gentle appearance rather than a strongly golden one on screen and in print.
What colors pair well with #d5c996?
Is #d5c996 readable on white or black?
#d5c996 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.