#D5D4C4 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite yellow, #d5d4c4 is a faded beige that hovers near neutral. Its very low saturation and high lightness keep it calm and airy, which suits minimal layouts and quiet interior palettes. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with olive or terracotta for warmth. Black text on it reaches about 14:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #d5d4c4
What is #d5d4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5d4c4 is rgb(213, 212, 196), in HSL hsl(56, 17%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5d4c4?
Deeper earth tones keep this pale beige from fading into the background. Try pairing it with olive, terracotta, or slate blue so the contrast stays visible and the palette feels grounded.
Is #d5d4c4 warm or cool?
It leans warm thanks to a faint yellow undertone, though the heavy grey in it keeps that warmth subtle. Expect a soft, dusty warmth rather than a creamy one.
Is #d5d4c4 readable on white or black?
#d5d4c4 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.04:1 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.