#D5D0B7 Hex Color

A Whisper of Yellow in Beige

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#d5d0b7 is a pale beige with a faded yellow undertone, so light it nearly reads as grey. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm, which makes it a strong dominant base for minimal interiors, spa branding, and packaging. It flatters deep olive and charcoal better than pure white, which can wash it out. Black text sits clearly on top, with contrast near 13.5:1.

Questions about #d5d0b7

What is #d5d0b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d0b7 is rgb(213, 208, 183), in HSL hsl(50, 26%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 14%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5d0b7?
Its muted warmth flatters deep olive, charcoal, and faded terracotta. Skip pairing it directly against pure white, where it reads washed out and grey.
Is #d5d0b7 readable on white or black?
#d5d0b7 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.53:1 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.