#D0BDA0 Hex Color
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A pale, muted orange with beige undertones, #d0bda0 has a light, ashy finish that feels gentle, airy, and warm. Its low saturation suits interior backgrounds, stationery, cosmetics, and minimal branding, while navy or terracotta adds definition. Use it as a dominant base, and pair it with black text for strong readability. The hex code is #d0bda0.
Questions about #d0bda0
What is #d0bda0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0bda0 is rgb(208, 189, 160), in HSL hsl(36, 34%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 23%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d0bda0?
Navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #d0bda0, adding contrast without overpowering its pale warmth. Use navy for polished branding, charcoal for readable text, and terracotta for a softer autumn-inspired accent.
Is #d0bda0 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #d0bda0 works well as a light background because black text reaches about an 11.5:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for small body text at normal sizes and providing comfortable readability. White text has much less contrast, so avoid it for small type on this background.
Is #d0bda0 readable on white or black?
#d0bda0 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.