#D5CDCB Hex Color
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#d5cdcb is a pale, muted gray with a faint warm beige undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation create a clean, airy feel suited to minimalist interiors, product layouts, and interface backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography, since black text has about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #d5cdcb.
Questions about #d5cdcb
What is #d5cdcb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5cdcb is rgb(213, 205, 203), in HSL hsl(12, 11%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 16%.
Does #d5cdcb read as warm or cool?
#d5cdcb reads as a warm-leaning gray because its muted beige undertone adds gentle warmth without making the shade look cream or brown. Its pale value keeps the overall effect airy, quiet, and neutral enough for modern layouts.
What colors pair well with #d5cdcb?
Is #d5cdcb readable on white or black?
#d5cdcb has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 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.