#D9C89F Hex Color
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Somewhere between sand and parchment, this pale beige carries a soft yellow undertone. The hex code #d9c89f stays mellow at any size, making it a solid dominant base for interiors, spring layouts, or minimal packaging. Deep olive and muted terracotta flatter it better than pure white does. Black text reads clearly on top, passing AA at small sizes.
Questions about #d9c89f
What is #d9c89f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c89f is rgb(217, 200, 159), in HSL hsl(42, 43%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9c89f?
Deep olive, muted terracotta, and charcoal all sit well against #d9c89f. The pale tone needs darker partners nearby, or it fades into plain white backgrounds.
Is #d9c89f readable on white or black?
#d9c89f has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.71:1 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.