#D9C5CA Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #d9c5ca is a dusty pink with gray and mauve undertones. Its low saturation creates a delicate, airy mood suited to cosmetics, fashion, and spacious interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum, since it can look washed out against white. Black text remains highly legible on this shade.
Questions about #d9c5ca
What is #d9c5ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c5ca is rgb(217, 197, 202), in HSL hsl(345, 21%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 7%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9c5ca?
#d9c5ca pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and mauve, which reinforce its dusty character while adding enough depth for text, borders, buttons, and focal accents across a restrained interface palette.
Does #d9c5ca read as warm or cool?
#d9c5ca reads as a softly warm, muted pink because its mauve undertones lean red rather than blue, though its gray content keeps the overall effect balanced and subdued across most interfaces.
Is #d9c5ca readable on white or black?
#d9c5ca has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.