#d4c4a8
#d4c4a8 is rgb(212, 196, 168), or hsl(38, 34%, 75%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-300 (#d6d3d1), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.71:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 12.26:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 10.42:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.56:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #d4c4a8 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #d4c4a8 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2e5a3c
Used together in Skeuomorphism.
4.64:1
AA normal text - #5c4033
Used together in Skeuomorphism.
5.48:1
AA normal text - #8b7355
Used together in Skeuomorphism.
2.62:1
Not for normal text - #c9a227
Used together in Skeuomorphism.
1.41:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #d4c4a8: 12.26:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #d4c4a8.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #d4c4a8 as the secondary color, following the Skeuomorphism style: rgb(212, 196, 168), nearest Tailwind token stone-300. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.71:1 on white, 12.26:1 on black).
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Questions about #d4c4a8
What color is #d4c4a8?
#d4c4a8 is rgb(212, 196, 168), or hsl(38, 34%, 75%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is stone-300 (#d6d3d1), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #d4c4a8?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #d4c4a8: 12.26:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #d4c4a8 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#d4c4a8], text-[#d4c4a8], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.