#DAD4C4 Hex Color
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#dad4c4 is a pale beige with a soft yellow undertone, so light it nearly reads as warm gray. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds in minimal interiors, stationery, and spa packaging. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal so fine details stay visible. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so give it darker neighbors. The hex code #dad4c4 reaches about 14.2:1 contrast with black text, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #dad4c4
What is #dad4c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad4c4 is rgb(218, 212, 196), in HSL hsl(44, 23%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dad4c4?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted olive all sit well against #dad4c4, giving the pale beige enough contrast to hold its own. Stick with darker or more saturated partners, since light neutrals make it fade.
Is #dad4c4 readable on white or black?
#dad4c4 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.19:1 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.