#D1B485 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-light tan with gray and orange undertones. #d1b485 reads warm but restrained, closer to sand than to orange. It works best as a large background or dominant base, where its low saturation stays calm, and it flatters deep navy and terracotta accents. Black text passes contrast easily, about 10.6:1, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #d1b485
What is #d1b485 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1b485 is rgb(209, 180, 133), in HSL hsl(37, 45%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 36%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d1b485?
Deep navy and terracotta both bring out the warm undertones in #d1b485 without clashing, while sage keeps the palette soft and natural. Cream and charcoal also work for a quieter neutral look.
Is #d1b485 readable on white or black?
#d1b485 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.