#DAD9C7 Hex Color
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A pale, greyish beige, #dad9c7 acts as a neutral base that avoids the clinical feel of pure white. It is light and desaturated, making it an excellent choice for large backgrounds in minimalist UI design. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it stays readable even in smaller sizes. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or muted olive to prevent the palette from looking washed out.
Questions about #dad9c7
What is #dad9c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dad9c7 is rgb(218, 217, 199), in HSL hsl(57, 20%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 9%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #dad9c7?
Is #dad9c7 readable on white or black?
#dad9c7 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.73:1 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.