#D8CEC2 Hex Color
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#d8cec2 is a pale orange drained down to almost grey, landing closer to bone or greige than peach. Its low saturation and high lightness keep layouts airy, which makes it a strong dominant background for minimal designs, food packaging, and autumn themes. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 13.5:1 contrast. Just know it washes out beside pure white, so lean on warmer neutrals or charcoal to give it definition.
Questions about #d8cec2
What is #d8cec2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8cec2 is rgb(216, 206, 194), in HSL hsl(33, 22%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8cec2?
Deep forest green and charcoal give #d8cec2 definition without overpowering it, and terracotta accents echo its warm undertone. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where it tends to wash out.
Is #d8cec2 readable on white or black?
#d8cec2 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.52:1 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.