#D9DAB3 Hex Color
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#d9dab3 is a pale, heavily muted yellow with warm green undertones and a softly bleached finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, baby products, open-space interiors, and budget-focused layouts. Use it as a background with dark text; the hex code #d9dab3 offers about 14.6:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #d9dab3
What is #d9dab3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9dab3 is rgb(217, 218, 179), in HSL hsl(62, 35%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 18%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9dab3?
For balanced palettes, #d9dab3 pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, terracotta, and warm brown, adding enough contrast and earthy depth for calm layouts without overpowering its soft yellow-green appearance.
Does #d9dab3 look warm or cool?
#d9dab3 reads as a warm-leaning pale yellow because its muted yellow base is balanced by subtle green undertones, giving it a softer, more natural feel than a clear lemon or cool gray-green.
Is #d9dab3 readable on white or black?
#d9dab3 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.62:1 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.