#D3B998 Hex Color
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#d3b998 is a light, dusty orange-beige with warm tan undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, ashy quality brings softness and calm to interiors, packaging, spring palettes, and baby products. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown; black text reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body-text backgrounds. The hex code is #d3b998.
Questions about #d3b998
What is #d3b998 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3b998 is rgb(211, 185, 152), in HSL hsl(34, 40%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 28%, 17%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d3b998?
Pair #d3b998 with charcoal, deep brown, or terracotta for readable contrast and a grounded warm palette. Charcoal adds definition without making the scheme harsh, while terracotta introduces a stronger accent for interiors, packaging, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #d3b998 suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes. #d3b998 provides about 11.2:1 contrast with black text, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. It works well as a light background, though white text has weak contrast and should be avoided for small type.
Is #d3b998 readable on white or black?
#d3b998 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.