#D8CC96 Hex Color
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#d8cc96 is a light, dusty beige-yellow with low saturation and a warm, ashy finish. Its soft, mellow presence suits airy backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, and understated interiors. Use it as a dominant base with dark text, or pair it with charcoal for sharper definition. The hex code #d8cc96 also works well in stationery, cosmetics, and gentle luxury packaging.
Questions about #d8cc96
What is #d8cc96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8cc96 is rgb(216, 204, 150), in HSL hsl(49, 46%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 31%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8cc96?
#d8cc96 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted olive, and dusty rose because its light, low-saturation base gives deeper or earthier tones room to add contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use charcoal for text and dusty rose for small accents.
Is #d8cc96 readable on white or black?
#d8cc96 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.