#D8C394 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #d8c394 is a warm beige with dusty yellow and gray undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish brings softness and airiness to interiors, spring themes, cosmetics, and minimalist layouts. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #d8c394 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #d8c394
What is #d8c394 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c394 is rgb(216, 195, 148), in HSL hsl(41, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 31%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8c394?
Does #d8c394 work with white text?
#d8c394 works best as a background with black or very dark text, while white text has weak contrast against its light, low-saturation surface and should not be the default for body copy. A contrast checker can confirm results for larger text and controls.
Where does #d8c394 work well?
#d8c394 suits calm interiors, spring themes, cosmetics, and minimalist layouts because its light beige base feels airy without the starkness of pure white or the heaviness of darker neutrals in most applications.
Is #d8c394 readable on white or black?
#d8c394 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.