#D6D9B4 Hex Color
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#d6d9b4 is a pale, heavily muted yellow with a soft yellow-green cast. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, bleached feel suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, and minimalist layouts. Use it as a dominant base with dark text; its gentle contrast against white can make fine details feel washed out. The hex code is #d6d9b4.
Questions about #d6d9b4
What is #d6d9b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6d9b4 is rgb(214, 217, 180), in HSL hsl(65, 33%, 78%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 17%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d6d9b4?
#d6d9b4 pairs well with charcoal for readable text and with muted terracotta for restrained warmth. These combinations preserve its pale, yellow-green softness while adding enough depth for interface labels, packaging details, or a calm seasonal palette.
Is #d6d9b4 readable on white or black?
#d6d9b4 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.44:1 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.