#D2BE91 Hex Color
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#d2be91 is a dusty, pastel beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its low saturation and light warmth read mellow rather than bold, which suits interiors, packaging, and spring layouts. It pairs well with charcoal or deep olive, and black text on it hits about 11.5:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. Use it as a dominant base, not a small accent.
Questions about #d2be91
What is #d2be91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2be91 is rgb(210, 190, 145), in HSL hsl(42, 42%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 31%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d2be91?
Deep olive, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #d2be91 because they hold their weight against its light, warm tone. For a softer palette, try dusty sage or warm gray, both of which keep the yellow undertone gentle.
Is #d2be91 readable on white or black?
#d2be91 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.