#D5D1B8 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #d5d1b8 is a pale beige with gray undertones and gentle yellow warmth. Its low saturation creates an airy, delicate feel for interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and minimalist layouts. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep brown accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #d5d1b8.
Questions about #d5d1b8
What is #d5d1b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d1b8 is rgb(213, 209, 184), in HSL hsl(52, 26%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 14%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5d1b8?
#d5d1b8 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, terracotta, and muted sage, which add readable contrast and visual depth while preserving its calm, gently warm character in layouts and interiors. Use charcoal or deep brown for text, and terracotta or sage for restrained accents.
Does #d5d1b8 look warm or cool?
#d5d1b8 reads as a softly warm neutral because its pale beige base has a slight yellow cast, while gray undertones temper that warmth and keep it from feeling strongly creamy or golden.
Is #d5d1b8 readable on white or black?
#d5d1b8 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.64:1 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.