#D3B188 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #d3b188 is a dusty orange-beige with low saturation and a soft, ashy finish. Its light, mellow character suits interiors, baby products, cosmetics, and autumn-inspired branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep brown. Large areas beside white can look washed out, though black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #d3b188.
Questions about #d3b188
What is #d3b188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b188 is rgb(211, 177, 136), in HSL hsl(33, 46%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 36%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3b188?
#d3b188 pairs well with navy and deep brown because those darker tones give its pale, dusty warmth stronger definition while preserving a calm, grounded palette for interiors, packaging, and autumn-inspired branding. Charcoal offers a softer dark anchor, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overwhelming the beige.
Where can #d3b188 be used effectively?
#d3b188 works well in interiors, baby products, cosmetics, and autumn-inspired branding because its low saturation feels gentle and grounded, making it useful for packaging, soft furnishings, accent panels, and calm visual backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone rather than across a large field beside white, where its muted lightness may appear washed out.
Is #d3b188 readable on white or black?
#d3b188 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.