#D5CECB Hex Color
Soft grey with a warm breath
#d5cecb is a pale grey with a faint warm undertone, the kind of near-neutral that works as a calm canvas in minimal layouts and product design. It reads lighter and softer than true grey, so it suits airy backgrounds rather than accents. Pair it with charcoal type for clean contrast, or ground it with terracotta and olive for a muted, editorial palette.
Questions about #d5cecb
What is #d5cecb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5cecb is rgb(213, 206, 203), in HSL hsl(18, 11%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 5%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5cecb?
Charcoal, navy, and deep terracotta all give #d5cecb enough contrast for readable type. For softer palettes, olive and muted mauve flatter its warm undertone.
Is #d5cecb warm or cool?
It reads warm. The subtle red and yellow in its makeup give it a soft, plaster-like feel compared to cooler blue-greys.
Is #d5cecb readable on white or black?
#d5cecb has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.52:1 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.