#D9D7BA Hex Color
A faded parchment beige with yellow undertones
This bleached, unsaturated beige reads like a faded parchment with subtle yellow undertones. It creates a soft, airy atmosphere that excels as a neutral background in minimalism. Because #d9d7ba provides excellent contrast for black text, it functions well for readable, light-mode UI interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the space and avoid a washed-out appearance on screen.
Questions about #d9d7ba
What is #d9d7ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9d7ba is rgb(217, 215, 186), in HSL hsl(56, 29%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 14%, 15%.
What colors pair effectively with #d9d7ba for UI design?
This light beige pairs best with charcoal or deep slate text to ensure strong readability while maintaining a soft, paper-like aesthetic. It can also be accented with muted olive or soft terracotta to add depth without overpowering the neutral base.
Is #d9d7ba readable on white or black?
#d9d7ba has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.37:1 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.