#D9DAB0 Hex Color
Organic and airy pale yellow
This pale, desaturated yellow has a distinctly organic feel with greenish undertones. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #d9dab0 makes an excellent background for minimal UI designs. It reads well behind black text, maintaining strong readability without the harshness of pure white. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep forest greens to ground its airy, delicate quality. The hex code is #d9dab0.
Questions about #d9dab0
What is #d9dab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9dab0 is rgb(217, 218, 176), in HSL hsl(61, 36%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 19%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9dab0 in a design scheme?
#d9dab0 works exceptionally well when balanced against deep, neutral tones to ground its lightness. Consider pairing it with charcoal or forest green for a natural, organic contrast, or use soft, warm terracotta to introduce a subtle, sophisticated earthy warmth.
Is #d9dab0 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#d9dab0 serves as an excellent, gentle alternative to stark white, providing high readability with dark text without causing eye strain. Its low saturation keeps the interface feeling soft and approachable, making it highly effective for minimal, wellness-focused or editorial web layouts.
Is #d9dab0 readable on white or black?
#d9dab0 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.60:1 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.