#D6C29C Hex Color
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#d6c29c is a pale, muted beige with soft yellow undertones and a warm, faded finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spa branding, interiors, baby products, and minimal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or dark brown text. Black text reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #d6c29c.
Questions about #d6c29c
What is #d6c29c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6c29c is rgb(214, 194, 156), in HSL hsl(39, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 27%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6c29c?
#d6c29c pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted sage, and terracotta because these deeper, earthy tones balance its pale yellow warmth while preserving a calm, natural feel in backgrounds, typography, and restrained accent palettes.
Does #d6c29c read as warm or cool?
#d6c29c reads as warm because its muted beige base carries soft yellow undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than bright or golden, giving it a calm, faded character.
Is #d6c29c readable on white or black?
#d6c29c has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.