#D7C9BC Hex Color
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Pale taupe with a faded orange undertone. #d7c9bc is lightly saturated and reads almost gray, which suits it to calm backgrounds and open, minimal layouts. Black text sits well on it at about 13:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep olive or rust to keep the warmth from going flat. The hex code also fits autumn and Halloween palettes that need a soft, bleached base.
Questions about #d7c9bc
What is #d7c9bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7c9bc is rgb(215, 201, 188), in HSL hsl(29, 25%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 13%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7c9bc?
Deep olive, rust, and charcoal all sit well against #d7c9bc because their depth offsets its low saturation. Skip pure white as a partner, since it makes this tone look dull by comparison.
Is #d7c9bc readable on white or black?
#d7c9bc has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.97:1 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.