#DAD2C5 Hex Color
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Close to unbleached linen, this pale greige carries faint yellow and orange undertones. Its hex code is #dad2c5. Low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, faded feel that suits minimal backgrounds and open layouts. It washes out next to pure white, so give it a darker partner like charcoal or deep navy for structure. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14:1.
Questions about #dad2c5
What is #dad2c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad2c5 is rgb(218, 210, 197), in HSL hsl(37, 22%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dad2c5?
Deep tones like charcoal and navy give #dad2c5 the contrast it lacks beside white, while warm woods and muted olives keep it grounded. Treat it as the dominant base and let darker shades carry text and structure.
Is #dad2c5 readable on white or black?
#dad2c5 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.00:1 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.