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#D8C497 Color — #D8C497

Complete color reference for #D8C497: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#D8C497
RGBrgb(216, 196, 151)
HSLhsl(42, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(42, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:0% M:9% Y:30% K:15%
CSS Color#D8C497
Decimal14206103
Luminance0.5631

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#D8C497 on White
Ratio: 1.71:1 — Fail
#D8C497 on Black
Ratio: 12.26:1 — AAA
White on #D8C497
Ratio: 1.71:1 — Fail
Black on #D8C497
Ratio: 12.26:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FDFCFA
100#F9F6EF
200#F3EDE0
300#EDE4D0
400#E6D9BB
500#D8C497
600#AD9D79
700#82765B
800#564E3C
900#363126

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #D8C497?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(216, 196, 151). The red channel is 216, green is 196, and blue is 151 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #D8C497?

The HSL value is hsl(42, 45%, 72%). Hue is 42°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #D8C497 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #D8C497 achieves a 1.71:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.26:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #D8C497?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #D8C497 is #97ABD8.