#DCD6A3 Hex Color
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A pale, muted yellow-beige, #dcd6a3 has soft gray and subtle olive undertones that create a warm, faded finish. The hex code #dcd6a3 works well as a supporting tone in spring palettes, spa interiors, cosmetics, and stationery. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for definition, while black text remains highly readable on this light background.
Questions about #dcd6a3
What is #dcd6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcd6a3 is rgb(220, 214, 163), in HSL hsl(54, 45%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 26%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcd6a3?
Is #dcd6a3 warm or cool?
#dcd6a3 reads as a warm, muted yellow-beige because its yellow base is softened by gray and a subtle olive undertone, giving it a gently faded appearance rather than a bright or strongly saturated look.
Is #dcd6a3 readable on white or black?
#dcd6a3 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.19:1 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.