#D7D6A3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated yellow has a distinctly earthy, olive undertone. Because it is light and low in chroma, #d7d6a3 functions well as a neutral base that avoids the clinical feel of pure white. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep forest greens to ground the color. The hex code for this shade is #d7d6a3, which provides excellent contrast for black text in UI designs.
Questions about #d7d6a3
What is #d7d6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7d6a3 is rgb(215, 214, 163), in HSL hsl(59, 39%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 24%, 16%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How can I best use #d7d6a3 in web design?
#d7d6a3 works beautifully as a soft, non-clinical background color that prevents eye strain during long reading sessions. It provides excellent contrast for black or deep charcoal text, making it a reliable, readable choice for editorial-style layouts.
Does #d7d6a3 read as warm or cool?
This shade leans distinctly warm because of its yellow base, but the desaturated olive undertones prevent it from feeling overly vibrant or neon. It acts as a bridge between a traditional cream and a muted, natural beige.
Is #d7d6a3 readable on white or black?
#d7d6a3 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.03:1 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.