#D3C59D Hex Color
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#d3c59d is a pale, warm beige-yellow with very low saturation, giving it a soft, faded, airy feel. It works well as a dominant base for interiors, spa branding, stationery, and open UI backgrounds. Pair it with dark text for clarity, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #d3c59d.
Questions about #d3c59d
What is #d3c59d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3c59d is rgb(211, 197, 157), in HSL hsl(44, 38%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 26%, 17%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d3c59d in design?
#d3c59d pairs well with charcoal, navy, terracotta, and muted olive, which give its pale beige-yellow base enough contrast while preserving its mellow warmth. Use those darker tones for type, borders, or small accents rather than competing background blocks.
Is #d3c59d readable on white or black?
#d3c59d has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.