#D9CEBA Hex Color
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A pale, faded beige with soft yellow undertones, #d9ceba has low saturation and a light, airy finish. The hex code works well as a dominant background for minimalist layouts, interiors, stationery, and spa branding. It can look washed out beside pure white, but black text reaches about 13.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #d9ceba
What is #d9ceba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9ceba is rgb(217, 206, 186), in HSL hsl(39, 29%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 14%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9ceba?
#d9ceba pairs well with charcoal text and navy accents, which add definition without fighting its muted warmth or making the palette feel harsh, while keeping the beige as the main field for headings, buttons, or small accents.
Is #d9ceba readable on white or black?
#d9ceba has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.48:1 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.