Skip to main content
ToolsHub
#D8C697

#D8C697 Color — #D8C697

Complete color reference for #D8C697: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#D8C697
RGBrgb(216, 198, 151)
HSLhsl(43, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(43, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:0% M:8% Y:30% K:15%
CSS Color#D8C697
Decimal14206615
Luminance0.5722

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#D8C697 on White
Ratio: 1.69:1 — Fail
#D8C697 on Black
Ratio: 12.44:1 — AAA
White on #D8C697
Ratio: 1.69:1 — Fail
Black on #D8C697
Ratio: 12.44:1 — 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#F3EEE0
300#EDE5D0
400#E6DABB
500#D8C697
600#AD9E79
700#82775B
800#564F3C
900#363226

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

Color Harmonies

Related Color Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #D8C697?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(216, 198, 151). The red channel is 216, green is 198, and blue is 151 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #D8C697?

The HSL value is hsl(43, 45%, 72%). Hue is 43°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #D8C697 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #D8C697 achieves a 1.69:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.44:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #D8C697?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #D8C697 is #97AAD8.