#D8CAB0 Hex Color
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Faded and almost gray, #d8cab0 is a pale beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its very low saturation makes it a natural base for spa branding, cosmetics, and budget-friendly packaging. It reads warm but stays quiet, so pair it with deep olive or burgundy for contrast. Black text holds a 13.0:1 contrast ratio on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d8cab0
What is #d8cab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8cab0 is rgb(216, 202, 176), in HSL hsl(39, 34%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 19%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8cab0?
Deep olive, burgundy, and charcoal all sit well against #d8cab0 because their darkness offsets its pale, muted base. Warm browns can flatten it, so lean on darker or richer partners.
Is #d8cab0 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #d8cab0 reaches about 13.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. Darker grays also pass comfortably.
Is #d8cab0 readable on white or black?
#d8cab0 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.99:1 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.