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#DAD5C7 color code is #DAD5C7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dad5c7.

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#DAD5C7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DAD5C7 is 0.6662. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.47:1 against white and 14.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DAD5C7 on white1.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DAD5C7 on black14.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DAD5C71.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DAD5C714.32:1AAA

#DAD5C7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DAD5C7?+
The hex code for #DAD5C7 is #DAD5C7. In RGB it's rgb(218, 213, 199), and in HSL it's hsl(44, 20%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #DAD5C7?+
#DAD5C7 in RGB is (218, 213, 199). Written in CSS: rgb(218, 213, 199).
What is the CMYK value of #DAD5C7?+
#DAD5C7 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 9%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DAD5C7.
Is #dad5c7 a warm or cool color?+
#DAD5C7 (#DAD5C7) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dad5c7 belong to?+
#DAD5C7 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 44°, 20%, 82% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dad5c7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DAD5C7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.47:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #dad5c7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DAD5C7 (#DAD5C7) is 4108 C Limestone, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DAD5C7 in design

Practical guidance for using #dad5c7 (#DAD5C7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DAD5C7 (#DAD5C7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DAD5C7 (#DAD5C7) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DAD5C7 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #dad5c7 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DAD5C7 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.