#DFD5C0 Hex Color
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Pale beige with a faded yellow cast, #dfd5c0 reads almost grey. Its low saturation makes it a strong 60% base for warm minimal layouts, and black text passes small-body contrast on it at 14.4:1. Pair it with deep olive or charcoal for balance.
Questions about #dfd5c0
What is #dfd5c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfd5c0 is rgb(223, 213, 192), in HSL hsl(41, 33%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 14%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dfd5c0?
Deep olive, charcoal, and muted terracotta all sit well against #dfd5c0 without crowding its pale, faded character. For text and fine detail, black offers the clearest contrast at roughly 14.4:1.
Does #dfd5c0 read warm or cool?
#dfd5c0 reads warm, thanks to its yellow undertone, but the warmth is faint. Its low saturation and high lightness pull it toward grey, so it stays neutral enough to anchor calm interiors and minimal layouts.
Is #dfd5c0 readable on white or black?
#dfd5c0 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.