#D9CDBF Hex Color
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#d9cdbf is a pale beige with a faded orange undertone, light enough to read almost gray. Its low saturation makes it a strong 60% base for minimal layouts and autumn palettes, though it can wash out against pure white. Black text on it hits about 13.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #d9cdbf
What is #d9cdbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9cdbf is rgb(217, 205, 191), in HSL hsl(32, 25%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 12%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9cdbf?
#d9cdbf pairs well with terracotta, deep forest green, and warm charcoal for autumn or interior palettes. A muted navy also sharpens its orange undertone without overpowering it.
Is #d9cdbf readable on white or black?
#d9cdbf has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.43:1 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.