#D9D5B2 Hex Color
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#d9d5b2 is a pale, unsaturated beige with distinct yellow undertones. Because it is highly desaturated and light, it acts as a subtle neutral that feels clean and airy. This color works best as a soft, background base for minimal palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive to ground its delicate nature. The hex code for this shade is #d9d5b2.
Questions about #d9d5b2
What is #d9d5b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d5b2 is rgb(217, 213, 178), in HSL hsl(54, 34%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 18%, 15%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Does #d9d5b2 read as warm or cool?
The color #d9d5b2 is distinctly warm due to its subtle yellow undertones, though its high desaturation keeps it from feeling overly aggressive or golden. This makes it an ideal alternative to stark white in spaces requiring a softer, more inviting atmosphere.
Is #d9d5b2 readable on white or black?
#d9d5b2 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.11:1 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.