#D4B895 Hex Color
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The hex code #d4b895 defines a light, muted orange-beige with dusty warmth and soft gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a mellow, approachable feel, suited to interiors, baby products, packaging, and seasonal branding. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal text or pair it with muted teal for contrast without harshness. Black text achieves about 11.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #d4b895
What is #d4b895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4b895 is rgb(212, 184, 149), in HSL hsl(33, 42%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4b895?
Muted teal, charcoal, and deep brown pair well with #d4b895, balancing its dusty orange-beige warmth with cooler contrast and grounding darker notes while preserving a calm, approachable palette for interiors, packaging, seasonal branding, and interface backgrounds.
Is #d4b895 readable on white or black?
#d4b895 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.