#DCC1A7 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty orange that sits close to beige, #dcc1a7 works best as a calm backdrop rather than a statement. Its low saturation keeps it quiet, so pair it with terracotta or deep teal for contrast. The hex code #dcc1a7 suits spring palettes, baby products, and soft minimal layouts.
Questions about #dcc1a7
What is #dcc1a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcc1a7 is rgb(220, 193, 167), in HSL hsl(29, 43%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 24%, 14%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dcc1a7?
Deep teal, terracotta, and charcoal all set off this muted orange nicely. Its dusty tone flatters earthy palettes, so skip neon accents that would overwhelm its softness.
Is #dcc1a7 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, with a soft tan-orange base and barely any saturation. That warmth stays gentle rather than bold, which makes it comfortable to use across large surfaces like backgrounds.
Is #dcc1a7 readable on white or black?
#dcc1a7 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.22:1 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.