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#D6CAC3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D6CAC3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D6CAC3 Color Information

#D6CAC3 RGB value is (214, 202, 195). The hex color red value is 214, green is 202, and blue is 195. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 9 percent, 16percent.

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#D6CAC3 Color Meaning

Color #D6CAC3 embodies muted neutrality, quiet sophistication, and adaptive harmony. #D6CAC3 warm, greenish-gray suggests stone, raw linen, or unfinished wood, acting as a perfect, non-reactive backdrop. Psychologically, color #D6CAC3 is stabilizing and subtly elegant, reducing visual competition and allowing other elements or people to take center stage. #D6CAC3 provides a sense of curated calm and understated taste, making spaces feel larger, cleaner, and intentionally composed. #D6CAC3 color is a facilitator, not a protagonist. Symbolically, color #D6CAC3 represents adaptive silence, the wisdom of the background, and harmony achieved through subtraction. #D6CAC3 is the color of negative space made warm and inviting. Culturally, #D6CAC3 is a staple in minimalist, Scandinavian, and modern architectural design, where #D6CAC3 serves as a foundational neutral that carries texture and light without imposing a strong mood. Color #D6CAC3 is the visual equivalent of a deep, calm breath in a well-ordered space.

Color Conversion

Convert #D6CAC3 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
#D6CAC3
RGB
rgb(214, 202, 195)
HSL
hsl(22°, 19%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 9%, 84%)
XYZ
58.7024 60.4773 60.2091
Yxy
60.4773 0.3272 0.3371
Hunter Lab
77.7672 0.8825 1.2929
CIE-Lab
82.0970 2.9718 4.9739

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green202 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue195 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D6CAC3 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

#D6CAC3 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 #D6CAC3 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+)

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D6CAC3 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

#D6CAC3

protanopia

#d1d1c5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D6CAC3;

Text Color

color: #D6CAC3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D6CAC3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D6CAC340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D6CAC3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D6CAC3 0%, #8b6f5f 100%);

#D6CAC3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D6CAC3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.