#D4B694 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #d4b694 is a very unsaturated orange with warm beige and brown undertones and a mellow, pastel finish. Its gentle lightness suits backgrounds, baby products, spa branding, interiors, and autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant neutral with charcoal or muted navy; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #d4b694.
Questions about #d4b694
What is #d4b694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b694 is rgb(212, 182, 148), in HSL hsl(32, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 30%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4b694?
Is #d4b694 a warm or cool color?
#d4b694 reads warm because its muted orange base is supported by beige and brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy character rather than the crisp feel associated with blue- or gray-based neutrals.
Where does #d4b694 work best?
#d4b694 works well as a soft dominant neutral in interiors, baby products, spa branding, and autumn-inspired layouts, especially with dark text or deeper accents that balance its gentle pastel lightness without overpowering the composition.
Is #d4b694 readable on white or black?
#d4b694 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.