#D99668 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, this shade sits between soft apricot and clay. The hex code for this color is #d99668. It works best as a supporting background rather than a primary fill, as it can feel slightly muddy in large blocks. Pair it with dark, cool-toned charcoal to create necessary contrast. Because it supports black text, it functions well for clean, readable interfaces.
Questions about #d99668
What is #d99668 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99668 is rgb(217, 150, 104), in HSL hsl(24, 60%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 52%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d99668?
Is #d99668 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #d99668 is generally too light to meet standard accessibility requirements for readability when used as text against a white background. It is best reserved for background elements, decorative accents, or supporting UI components.
Is #d99668 readable on white or black?
#d99668 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.