#D9D4CD Hex Color
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Pale greige at its softest. The hex code #d9d4cd sits between beige and grey, so light it can wash out next to white. A faded orange undertone keeps it warm rather than sterile. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts, with olive or terracotta accents for depth. Black text passes contrast easily here, around 14.2:1.
Questions about #d9d4cd
What is #d9d4cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d4cd is rgb(217, 212, 205), in HSL hsl(35, 14%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9d4cd?
Olive, terracotta, and charcoal bring out the warm undertone in #d9d4cd without overpowering its faded look. Muted slate blues work too, adding cool contrast against the grey-washed base.
Is #d9d4cd warm or cool?
Warm, but barely. #d9d4cd carries a faint orange undertone under a heavy grey wash, so it reads as a soft neutral rather than a true beige.
What text color works on #d9d4cd?
Black text on #d9d4cd reaches about 14.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short here, so stick with dark type.
Is #d9d4cd readable on white or black?
#d9d4cd has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.