#D9BCB8 Hex Color
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This pale, dusty red feels bleached and delicate, with strong ashy undertones that prevent it from appearing too intense. The hex code is #d9bcb8. Designers often use it as a calming base for minimalist UI because it is easy on the eyes. It pairs best with charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary contrast, and black text is perfectly legible over this shade.
Questions about #d9bcb8
What is #d9bcb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9bcb8 is rgb(217, 188, 184), in HSL hsl(7, 30%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 15%, 15%.
Does #d9bcb8 read as a warm or cool color?
Despite being a red, #d9bcb8 leans cool due to its heavy desaturation and ashy undertones. The bleached quality strips away the traditional warmth of typical reds, resulting in a restrained, neutral-leaning hue that works well for calm interfaces.
Is #d9bcb8 readable on white or black?
#d9bcb8 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.83:1 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.