#D5D192 Hex Color
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#d5d192 is a desaturated, pale yellow that feels light and airy. Because of its muted chroma, this color works well as a subtle background base rather than a focal point, as it can appear slightly muddy next to high-contrast whites. It creates a soft, approachable feel when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code for this delicate yellow is #d5d192.
Questions about #d5d192
What is #d5d192 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d192 is rgb(213, 209, 146), in HSL hsl(56, 44%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 31%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d5d192?
Because #d5d192 has a muted, desaturated quality, it works beautifully alongside deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray, which provide the necessary contrast to keep it from looking muddy. You can also pair it with soft, earthy greens or muted blues for a balanced, approachable palette.
Does #d5d192 work well as a primary text color?
Using #d5d192 for text is generally not recommended due to accessibility standards, as it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It is best utilized as a secondary accent or a soft, atmospheric background color rather than for small, readable copy.
Is #d5d192 readable on white or black?
#d5d192 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.36:1 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.