#D5C9B6 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #d5c9b6 is a pale orange-beige with gray, ashy undertones. Its high lightness creates an airy, delicate feel suited to minimalist backgrounds, interiors, packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep olive accents; white can make it look washed out. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #d5c9b6.
Questions about #d5c9b6
What is #d5c9b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c9b6 is rgb(213, 201, 182), in HSL hsl(37, 27%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 16%.
Does #d5c9b6 read as a warm or cool color?
#d5c9b6 reads as a warm, muted beige because its pale orange base outweighs its gray, ashy undertones, creating softened warmth rather than a crisp cream or distinctly cool gray in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #d5c9b6?
Is #d5c9b6 readable on white or black?
#d5c9b6 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.85:1 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.