#DAD6CA Hex Color
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Close to unbleached linen, #dad6ca is a pale yellow faded almost to gray. Its low saturation keeps things calm and airy, so it works best as a large background base. Next to pure white it can wash out, so pair it with deep brown or navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 14.5:1, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #dad6ca
What is #dad6ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad6ca is rgb(218, 214, 202), in HSL hsl(45, 18%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dad6ca?
Richer, darker tones work best: deep brown, navy, and olive give #dad6ca the contrast its faded warmth lacks. Keep pairings low-key, since bright saturated colors can make it look dull by comparison.
Is #dad6ca readable on white or black?
#dad6ca has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.45:1 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.