#D3B8A7 Hex Color
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Don’t expect punchy orange. #d3b8a7 is a pale, ashy tan, bleached until only a hint of warmth remains. Designers use this hex code as a dominant background in minimal layouts and autumn palettes, though it washes out beside pure white. Pair it with deep teal, and stick to black text, which reads at about 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d3b8a7
What is #d3b8a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b8a7 is rgb(211, 184, 167), in HSL hsl(23, 33%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 21%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3b8a7?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted olive all give #d3b8a7 the contrast its low saturation lacks. Avoid pale creams and soft yellows nearby, since they blur together and flatten the palette.
Is #d3b8a7 readable on white or black?
#d3b8a7 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.18:1 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.