#D9CEC8 Hex Color
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#d9cec8 is a pale, faded orange with a delicate gray-beige cast and very low saturation. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel, while the muted warmth supports minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn palettes, and youth-focused branding. Use this hex code as a dominant base with black text; white can leave it looking washed out.
Questions about #d9cec8
What is #d9cec8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9cec8 is rgb(217, 206, 200), in HSL hsl(21, 18%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 8%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9cec8?
A charcoal pairing gives #d9cec8 strong definition, while dark brown adds warmth without overpowering its pale, gray-beige character; use charcoal for headings and controls, then reserve richer accents for illustrations or small interface details.
Is #d9cec8 readable on white or black?
#d9cec8 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.