#D9C7A1 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated beige offers a sun-bleached warmth that feels airy and neutral. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, #d9c7a1 works best as a soft background base rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray text to maintain excellent readability. The hex code #d9c7a1 is a practical choice for minimal interfaces where you need a gentle, welcoming foundation.
Questions about #d9c7a1
What is #d9c7a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c7a1 is rgb(217, 199, 161), in HSL hsl(41, 42%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 26%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #d9c7a1 readable on white or black?
#d9c7a1 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.63:1 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.