#D6C6B1 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #d6c6b1 blends pale orange with beige and gray undertones. Its high lightness gives interiors, packaging, and open layouts an airy, delicate feel, while low saturation keeps the mood calm and neutral. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or dark brown text. The hex code #d6c6b1 offers about 12.6:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #d6c6b1
What is #d6c6b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6c6b1 is rgb(214, 198, 177), in HSL hsl(34, 31%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6c6b1?
The #d6c6b1 hex color pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, terracotta, muted sage, and navy, balancing its pale beige base with stronger contrast and earthy accents for calm, readable palettes.
Does #d6c6b1 read warm or cool?
The #d6c6b1 hex color reads warm because its pale orange and beige base outweighs the subtle gray undertone, creating a gentle, grounded feel rather than a crisp or icy neutral. It works well in welcoming interiors and soft packaging.
Is #d6c6b1 readable on white or black?
#d6c6b1 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.57:1 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.