#D9D3C1 Hex Color
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Not quite cream and not quite gray, this pale beige leans yellow while staying almost neutral. #d9d3c1 works best as a supporting tone or large background where softness matters, like spa branding or minimal interiors. It washes out next to pure white, so pair it with deep olive or charcoal for contrast. Black text on the hex code #d9d3c1 hits about 14.0:1, easily passing WCAG AA.
Questions about #d9d3c1
What is #d9d3c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d3c1 is rgb(217, 211, 193), in HSL hsl(45, 24%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 11%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9d3c1?
#d9d3c1 pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, and warm walnut brown, which give its pale surface some needed depth. Avoid placing it directly beside pure white, since the two compete and the beige reads washed out.
Is #d9d3c1 a warm or cool color?
#d9d3c1 reads warm, but barely. Its yellow undertones give it gentle warmth, while its low saturation and high lightness pull it toward gray, so it behaves more like a neutral than a true yellow in most palettes.
Can I use #d9d3c1 as a background color?
Yes, #d9d3c1 works as a large background, especially for spa, wellness, or minimal interior layouts. Black text sits at about 14.0:1 contrast on it, which passes WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare.
Is #d9d3c1 readable on white or black?
#d9d3c1 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.03:1 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.