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#D6CAB9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAB9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAB9 Color Information

#D6CAB9 RGB value is (214, 202, 185). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 185. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 14 percent, 16percent.

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#D6CAB9 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAB9 conveys earthy warmth, soft stability, and gentle grounding. Its muted yellow-beige tone evokes dry grass and natural textures. Color #D6CAB9 promotes focused clarity, composed energy, and balanced perception. In design, color #D6CAB9 works well in neutral, earthy, or rustic palettes, providing depth and understated warmth. #D6CAB9 represents calm resilience, subtle elegance, and natural harmony. #D6CAB9 color supports calm observation, thoughtful reflection, and steady awareness in both visual and environmental applications.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAB9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D6CAB9
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 185)
HSL
hsl(35°, 26%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 14%, 84%)
XYZ
57.6090 60.0400 54.4515
Yxy
60.0400 0.3347 0.3489
Hunter Lab
77.4855 0.3910 2.4945
CIE-Lab
81.8599 1.3333 9.9742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue185 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6CAB9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D6CAB9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D6CAB9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAB9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAB9;

Text Color

color: #D6CAB9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAB9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAB940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAB9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAB9 0%, #907755 100%);

#D6CAB9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAB9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.