#D1BB85 Hex Color

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This muted, dusty gold offers a sophisticated alternative to standard beige. Because #d1bb85 is quite desaturated, it avoids feeling overly bright or artificial. It serves as an excellent neutral background, pairing well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its warmth. With an 11.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, this hex code remains readable for body content in UI designs.

Questions about #d1bb85

What is #d1bb85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1bb85 is rgb(209, 187, 133), in HSL hsl(43, 45%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 36%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d1bb85?
#d1bb85 works best when grounded by darker, cool-toned neutrals that balance its inherent warmth. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal for text or navy for accents, allowing the dusty gold to appear more sophisticated and less flat in design layouts.
Is #d1bb85 readable on white or black?
#d1bb85 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.15:1 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.