#D8C3A5 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated orange-beige reads like aged paper or fine desert sand. It serves as a gentle, airy backdrop for clean UI layouts. Because black text maintains a high 12.3:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #d8c3a5, it is an excellent choice for readable long-form content. Use this neutral base to anchor deeper, darker accent colors without appearing muddy.
Questions about #d8c3a5
What is #d8c3a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c3a5 is rgb(216, 195, 165), in HSL hsl(35, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 24%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8c3a5 for a balanced palette?
Is #d8c3a5 readable on white or black?
#d8c3a5 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.26:1 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.