#D6D6C9 Hex Color
Pale yellow, one step from grey
#d6d6c9 is a pale yellow pulled so far toward grey that it reads as a soft greige. Its low saturation keeps layouts feeling open and airy, which makes it a strong dominant background for minimal design and sale graphics. Black text sits on top at about 14.3:1 contrast, well past AA standards. Pair it with olive or terracotta to bring out its warmth.
Questions about #d6d6c9
What is #d6d6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d6c9 is rgb(214, 214, 201), in HSL hsl(60, 14%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 16%.
What text color works best on #d6d6c9?
Black text reads most clearly on #d6d6c9, with a contrast ratio of about 14.3:1, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Charcoal works too if you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #d6d6c9?
Earthy tones like olive and terracotta pick up its grey-yellow undertone and keep palettes cohesive. Navy adds contrast without turning harsh.
Is #d6d6c9 readable on white or black?
#d6d6c9 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.32:1 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.