Buckskin
A dusty beige with soft yellow undertones
Buckskin, with the hex code #d4ba8c, is a dusty, unsaturated beige with soft yellow undertones. Its airy, minimal quality works well for spa branding or clean interiors. Since it provides high contrast with black text, this shade is safe for small body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal to keep the palette grounded, as it can look washed out against pure white.
About Buckskin
Old leather softening in afternoon light
What does buckskin mean?
The name comes from tanned deer hide, so the color often brings to mind leather goods, rustic interiors, and natural materials. Because it is very light and very unsaturated, this color feels mellow and dusty, like a warm room with the blinds half drawn.
Where you see buckskin
- tanned leather
- suede boots
- wheat fields
- manila envelopes
- kraft paper
- sand dunes
What it works for
It works well as a warm neutral in palettes that need softness, since it reads as beige with a yellow cast rather than a true tan.
What colors go with buckskin?
Sage Green #9caf88Both colors are dusty and quiet, so neither one fights for attention.Plum #8e4585Deep purple sits opposite yellow on the wheel, so the pair feels rich.Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink and tan share a soft, powdery finish that blends easily.Deep Teal #00555aCool dark teal makes the warm tan look brighter by comparison.Charcoal #36454fNear black adds sharp edges to a color that is mostly soft.Cream #fffdd0Layering it with cream keeps everything light and gentle.
Questions about Buckskin
What is the hex code for Buckskin?
Buckskin is #d4ba8c. In RGB that is rgb(212, 186, 140), in HSL hsl(38, 46%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 34%, 17%.
Is Buckskin readable on white or black?
Buckskin has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.20:1 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.