#D9C9A6 Hex Color
Soft Beige with a Warm Glow
Faded and pale, this soft beige leans toward yellow with an ashy, mellow undertone. The hex code #d9c9a6 is very unsaturated, so it works best as a dominant base in interiors, stationery, and spring packaging rather than as a bold accent. Pair it with deep olive or charcoal to keep it from washing out. Black text on #d9c9a6 passes WCAG AA with a 12.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d9c9a6
What is #d9c9a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c9a6 is rgb(217, 201, 166), in HSL hsl(41, 40%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 24%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9c9a6?
Deep olive and charcoal keep #d9c9a6 from washing out, and terracotta adds warmth without clashing. For a softer scheme, try muted sage or dusty rose alongside it.
Is #d9c9a6 readable on white or black?
#d9c9a6 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.85:1 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.