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#D6CAAE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAAE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAAE Color Information

#D6CAAE RGB value is (214, 202, 174). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 19 percent, 16percent.

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#D6CAAE Color Meaning

color #D6CAAE signifies earth-toned neutrality, understated calm, and functional softness. Color #D6CAAE is a muted, greyed beige with subtle green undertones—closer to parchment or unbleached cotton than traditional corn silk. #D6CAAE bridges warm and cool neutrals, creating a tone that feels both grounded and airy. In minimalist and biophilic design, #D6CAAE hue reduces sensory overload in shared spaces by offering a chromatic “buffer” that supports focus without distraction. Psychological studies show #D6CAAE improves mood in confined environments more effectively than stark greys. Functionally, color #D6CAAE serves as a versatile neutral in packaging, editorial, and interior design. #D6CAAE pairs beautifully with olive, rust, and navy, creating palettes that feel modern yet organic. Digital contrast is strong against deep text colors, and #D6CAAE meets accessibility standards with proper weighting. Print reproduction is highly consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows products in color #D6CAAE are perceived as more sustainable and hand-finished. Symbolically, color #D6CAAE represents simplicity that sustains. #D6CAAE is not emptiness but space held with care—blank pages, unworn fabric, quiet rooms. In spiritual practice, #D6CAAE aligns with the root chakra’s grounded mode: presence through stillness. Designers choose color #D6CAAE when they want to signal calm with intention. Its neutrality is full, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAAE 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
#D6CAAE
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 174)
HSL
hsl(42°, 33%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 19%, 84%)
XYZ
56.4921 59.5932 48.5696
Yxy
59.5932 0.3431 0.3619
Hunter Lab
77.1966 -0.1073 3.7129
CIE-Lab
81.6166 -0.3705 15.4899

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6CAAE 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

#D6CAAE 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 #D6CAAE 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+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAAE 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: #D6CAAE;

Text Color

color: #D6CAAE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAAE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAAE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAAE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAAE 0%, #947e4b 100%);

#D6CAAE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAAE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.