#D6D099 Hex Color
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Not quite yellow and not quite beige, #d6d099 is a dusty pastel that sits between the two. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a warm supporting base rather than the star of a palette. Pair it with charcoal for grounding, and rely on it as a background where black text passes easily at about 13.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6d099
What is #d6d099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d099 is rgb(214, 208, 153), in HSL hsl(54, 43%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 29%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6d099?
Muted darks and cool neutrals balance its dusty warmth best. Try charcoal or deep olive for contrast, since plain white can make it look washed out rather than fresh.
Can #d6d099 be used as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text on this hex color reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires, so it holds up behind small text.
Is #d6d099 readable on white or black?
#d6d099 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.