#D6C39D Hex Color
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#d6c39d, a hex code for pale sandy beige, carries a soft yellow undertone and very little saturation. That makes it a calm base for large backgrounds, spring themes, and neutral interiors. It flatters deep teal and warm charcoal far more than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text on it reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #d6c39d
What is #d6c39d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6c39d is rgb(214, 195, 157), in HSL hsl(40, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 27%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6c39d?
Deep teal and warm charcoal give #d6c39d the contrast it lacks on its own, while cream and terracotta keep a palette soft. Skip pure white next to it, since the beige reads washed out.
Is #d6c39d readable on white or black?
#d6c39d has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.