#D8D9C5 Hex Color
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#d8d9c5 is a pale, muted yellow with a gray-green cast and a bleached, airy finish. Its delicate lightness suggests cleanliness, openness, and fresh opportunity, making it useful for minimalist backgrounds, construction layouts, and budget-focused designs. Use this hex code as a dominant base with black text for clear, accessible reading.
Questions about #d8d9c5
What is #d8d9c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8d9c5 is rgb(216, 217, 197), in HSL hsl(63, 21%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 9%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8d9c5?
#d8d9c5 pairs well with charcoal, warm brown, muted terracotta, and dusty sage, adding definition without overpowering its pale yellow-green base while preserving its airy quality and giving minimalist interfaces enough structure for buttons, borders, and supporting graphics.
Is #d8d9c5 readable on white or black?
#d8d9c5 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.65:1 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.