#D9CEBD Hex Color
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#d9cebd is a pale, muted orange-beige with a warm, gray-softened undertone. Its low saturation creates an airy, delicate feel suited to minimalist interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and spacious UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text, since this hex code provides strong contrast and avoids the washed-out look it can develop beside white.
Questions about #d9cebd
What is #d9cebd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9cebd is rgb(217, 206, 189), in HSL hsl(36, 27%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #d9cebd read as a warm or cool color?
#d9cebd reads warm because its beige base carries a faint orange undertone, while its gray softness keeps the effect restrained. It feels lighter and cleaner than a saturated tan.
What colors and text work well with #d9cebd?
Use #d9cebd as a light base with charcoal, dark brown, or muted navy accents; black text provides about 13.5:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA for body text. Its pale surface can look washed out beside white.
Is #d9cebd readable on white or black?
#d9cebd has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.51:1 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.