#D6D4C9 Hex Color
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A faded, pale yellow with heavy grey undertones, #d6d4c9 functions best as a minimalist, neutral background. Because it is so light and desaturated, it avoids the sterility of pure white. Use this hex code as a 60% base tone paired with deep charcoal text, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability for small body type. It feels airy and understated in architectural or clean-space UI designs.
Questions about #d6d4c9
What is #d6d4c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d4c9 is rgb(214, 212, 201), in HSL hsl(51, 14%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 16%.
Does #d6d4c9 feel more like a warm or cool tone?
Despite its grey undertones, #d6d4c9 leans slightly warm due to the underlying pale yellow pigments. This prevents it from feeling sterile or clinical, making it a versatile choice for spaces that need to feel clean yet welcoming.
Is #d6d4c9 readable on white or black?
#d6d4c9 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.12:1 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.