#D1BCA0 Hex Color
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#d1bca0 is a pale, highly muted orange-beige with warm tan undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, gentle feel, while low saturation keeps it elegant and easy to pair. Use it as a dominant background for minimalist interiors, spring packaging, or wellness pages, where black text remains highly readable. Designers can reference this shade using the hex code #d1bca0.
Questions about #d1bca0
What is #d1bca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1bca0 is rgb(209, 188, 160), in HSL hsl(34, 35%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 23%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d1bca0?
#d1bca0 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and dusty sage because its warm tan base gains definition beside cooler, darker tones, while terracotta can reinforce its soft orange undertone without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #d1bca0 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#d1bca0 works well as a light background because black text reaches about 11.4:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for body text; pale or white text lacks enough contrast and should be avoided.
Is #d1bca0 readable on white or black?
#d1bca0 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.