#D3B397 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a soft, mellow warmth that works well as a neutral base. Because it is light and muted, #d3b397 feels gentle and accessible in UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to create a sharp, sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this color is #d3b397, and it provides enough contrast to ensure black body text remains perfectly legible.
Questions about #d3b397
What is #d3b397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b397 is rgb(211, 179, 151), in HSL hsl(28, 41%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 28%, 17%.
What color schemes work best with #d3b397?
Is #d3b397 a warm or cool color?
This hex color leans distinctly warm due to its dusty orange undertones, though it remains soft enough to function as a neutral base. Because it is desaturated, it avoids the visual intensity of brighter oranges while maintaining a comforting, welcoming presence.
Is #d3b397 readable on white or black?
#d3b397 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.