#D7C09B Hex Color
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Like sun-bleached sand, this pale tan carries a soft yellow undertone. The hex code #d7c09b is very unsaturated, so it reads mellow instead of bright. It works well as a calm background where black text stays readable at about 11.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep brown or navy, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #d7c09b
What is #d7c09b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7c09b is rgb(215, 192, 155), in HSL hsl(37, 43%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 28%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7c09b?
Deep brown and terracotta share its warmth, while navy adds the contrast needed to keep this pale tan from looking flat. Use it as the large neutral base and let darker shades carry the accent.
Is #d7c09b readable on white or black?
#d7c09b has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.90:1 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.