#D7C6C6 Hex Color
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Reach for #d7c6c6 when a layout needs warmth that stays subdued. This faded, almost grey red has low saturation and high lightness, which gives it a delicate, airy feel. It works best as a large background base, where black text holds about 12.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, since next to plain white it tends to wash out.
Questions about #d7c6c6
What is #d7c6c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7c6c6 is rgb(215, 198, 198), in HSL hsl(0, 18%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 8%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d7c6c6?
Deep teal and charcoal give #d7c6c6 the most contrast and keep it from looking washed out. For softer tonal palettes, warm neutrals like taupe also sit comfortably beside it.
Is #d7c6c6 readable on white or black?
#d7c6c6 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.