#D1B994 Hex Color
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Not a vivid orange, #d1b994 is a dusty beige with a soft orange undertone. Its very low saturation keeps designs calm, which suits spa branding, stationery, and neutral interiors. Let it act as a dominant base and pull in deep navy or terracotta accents for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #d1b994
What is #d1b994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1b994 is rgb(209, 185, 148), in HSL hsl(36, 40%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 29%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d1b994?
Deep navy, forest green, and terracotta all read well against #d1b994. Its very low saturation lets richer neighbors carry the palette while it stays quietly neutral.
Is #d1b994 readable on white or black?
#d1b994 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 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.