#DAD5B4 Hex Color
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This pale beige sits in a light, desaturated territory with noticeable green and yellow undertones. Because it feels airy and clean, #dad5b4 functions well as a dominant base for minimalist interfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black text to ensure readable contrast for small body copy. It can wash out against pure white, so use it alongside richer, darker earth tones to ground the palette.
Questions about #dad5b4
What is #dad5b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad5b4 is rgb(218, 213, 180), in HSL hsl(52, 34%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 17%, 15%.
Does #dad5b4 read as a warm or cool neutral?
While it appears as a light neutral, #dad5b4 leans toward a warm, earthy aesthetic due to its yellow and green undertones. It creates a calming, organic mood that is less sterile than traditional gray, serving well in wellness or lifestyle branding.
Is #dad5b4 readable on white or black?
#dad5b4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 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.