#D4B483 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and grounded. Because of its desaturated quality, #d4b483 works best as a supporting neutral or background shade rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI designs.
Questions about #d4b483
What is #d4b483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b483 is rgb(212, 180, 131), in HSL hsl(36, 49%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 38%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4b483?
Is #d4b483 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #d4b483 serves as an excellent, sophisticated alternative to standard off-white or beige backgrounds in UI design. It provides enough warmth to feel approachable and comfortable, while still offering enough contrast to keep black text legible for long-form reading.
Is #d4b483 readable on white or black?
#d4b483 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.65:1 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.