#D8D1AE Hex Color
Faded Beige with a Warm Glow
#d8d1ae is a pale beige with a faded yellow undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, worn-in feel, and black text stays readable on it at roughly 13.7:1 contrast. It works best as a warm base for minimal layouts and packaging, though it can wash out next to pure white. Deep olive or charcoal keep it grounded.
Questions about #d8d1ae
What is #d8d1ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8d1ae is rgb(216, 209, 174), in HSL hsl(50, 35%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 19%, 15%.
What text color works best on #d8d1ae?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 13.7:1 against #d8d1ae. That easily passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls far short on this light background.
What colors pair well with #d8d1ae?
Deep olive and charcoal ground its pale warmth, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Because #d8d1ae is very unsaturated, pair it with colors that carry more depth so it does not wash out.
Is #d8d1ae readable on white or black?
#d8d1ae has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.