#D9C7B9 Hex Color
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Suede Beige is a pale, desaturated orange that leans heavily into grey and tan territory. This neutral tone offers excellent legibility for body text when paired with black, surpassing WCAG accessibility standards. Because of its light, airy character, #d9c7b9 works best as a primary background color for minimalist web layouts. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the lack of contrast can make it look washed out.
Questions about Suede Beige
What is the hex code for Suede Beige?
Suede Beige is #d9c7b9. In RGB that is rgb(217, 199, 185), in HSL hsl(26, 30%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 15%, 15%.
How should I use Suede Beige in web design?
Suede Beige #d9c7b9 serves best as a primary background color for minimalist interfaces because it offers excellent legibility for black text while maintaining an airy, modern feel. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of contrast will wash the tone out completely.
What undertones define the #d9c7b9 Suede Beige color?
Is Suede Beige readable on white or black?
Suede Beige has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.