#D9C2AA Hex Color
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#d9c2aa acts as a pale, desaturated orange with distinct ashy undertones. This muted shade creates a gentle, airy backdrop, though it can appear washed out if placed directly against bright white. Because it provides excellent contrast for black text, the hex code works effectively for minimal UI designs. Use it as a calming base color to ground your more energetic palettes.
Questions about #d9c2aa
What is #d9c2aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c2aa is rgb(217, 194, 170), in HSL hsl(31, 38%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 22%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9c2aa in a design?
Does #d9c2aa read as warm or cool?
#d9c2aa reads as a warm, desaturated neutral because of its orange base, but its ashy, dusty quality gives it a cooler, more sophisticated feel than a typical bright orange. This duality makes it effective for modern, minimalist UI designs.
Is #d9c2aa readable on white or black?
#d9c2aa has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.