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#D8C997 Color — #D8C997

Complete color reference for #D8C997: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#D8C997
RGBrgb(216, 201, 151)
HSLhsl(46, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(46, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:0% M:7% Y:30% K:15%
CSS Color#D8C997
Decimal14207383
Luminance0.5861

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#D8C997 on White
Ratio: 1.65:1 — Fail
#D8C997 on Black
Ratio: 12.72:1 — AAA
White on #D8C997
Ratio: 1.65:1 — Fail
Black on #D8C997
Ratio: 12.72:1 — 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#F9F7EF
200#F3EFE0
300#EDE7D0
400#E6DCBB
500#D8C997
600#ADA179
700#82795B
800#56503C
900#363226

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 #D8C997?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(216, 201, 151). The red channel is 216, green is 201, and blue is 151 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #D8C997?

The HSL value is hsl(46, 45%, 72%). Hue is 46°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #D8C997 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #D8C997 achieves a 1.65:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.72:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #D8C997?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #D8C997 is #97A6D8.