#DCCCAC Hex Color
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#dcccac is a pale beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its very low saturation and high lightness give it a delicate, almost bleached quality, which suits minimal interiors, cosmetics packaging, and spring-themed design. It works best as a dominant base rather than an accent, but it can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with deeper tones like olive or terracotta. The hex code also holds plenty of contrast behind black text, reading at about 13.3:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum for body text.
Questions about #dcccac
What is #dcccac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcccac is rgb(220, 204, 172), in HSL hsl(40, 41%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 22%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcccac?
Terracotta, olive, and deep brown give #dcccac grounding, while navy adds contrast without turning the palette cold. Since the shade is very unsaturated, pair it with colors that carry more weight so it reads as a choice, not a fade.
Is #dcccac readable on white or black?
#dcccac has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.