#D2B2A1 Hex Color
A sophisticated and dusty terracotta neutral
#d2b2a1 is a dusty, unsaturated terracotta that reads as a sophisticated neutral. Because it is so muted, it works well as a grounding base rather than a focal point. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to create visual tension and stop the color from looking washed out. The hex code for this pastel orange is #d2b2a1, and it provides enough contrast to support small, black text.
Questions about #d2b2a1
What is #d2b2a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2b2a1 is rgb(210, 178, 161), in HSL hsl(21, 35%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 23%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d2b2a1?
This color pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blue, which creates visual tension and prevents the muted orange from appearing washed out. Using high-contrast dark text ensures readability against this pale, unsaturated background.
Is #d2b2a1 readable on white or black?
#d2b2a1 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.62:1 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.