Salisbury Stone
A gentle bleached beige with warm undertones
Salisbury Stone is a pale, bleached beige with subtle yellow undertones that lean toward grey. It provides excellent readability for body text when paired with black, making it a functional choice for web backgrounds. Use this hex code #ddd8c6 as a soft, neutral base that avoids the harshness of pure white. It pairs particularly well with slate blues to create a clean, modern contrast.
Questions about Salisbury Stone
What is the hex code for Salisbury Stone?
Salisbury Stone is #ddd8c6. In RGB that is rgb(221, 216, 198), in HSL hsl(47, 25%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 13%.
What colors pair best with Salisbury Stone #ddd8c6?
Salisbury Stone works beautifully with slate blue to create a crisp, modern contrast that feels both grounded and airy. You can also pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain high readability while keeping the overall palette soft and sophisticated.
Does #ddd8c6 read as a warm or cool neutral?
This shade acts as a warm neutral because of its subtle yellow undertones, yet it leans toward grey to prevent it from feeling overly saturated. It is a versatile choice for designers who want the softness of beige without the harshness of pure white.
Is Salisbury Stone readable on white or black?
Salisbury Stone has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.71:1 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.