#DCCEC3 Hex Color
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Reach for #dccec3 when a design needs a warm, quiet base. This pale orange reads almost grey, so it works as a soft background behind dark text, which passes WCAG AA at roughly 13.7:1 contrast. Its low saturation keeps things calm and clean, though it can look washed out next to pure white, so consider pairing it with deep olive or slate blue for balance.
Questions about #dccec3
What is #dccec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dccec3 is rgb(220, 206, 195), in HSL hsl(26, 26%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 11%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dccec3?
Deep olive, slate blue, and charcoal all give #dccec3 enough contrast to stand out. For a soft autumn palette, try it with terracotta and cream accents.
Is #dccec3 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #dccec3 reaches about 13.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so it supports small body text on websites and in print.
Does #dccec3 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm, but only slightly. Its heavy grey undertone and high lightness mute the orange base, giving it a faded, almost neutral feel on screen.
Is #dccec3 readable on white or black?
#dccec3 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.65:1 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.