#D5A08B Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #d5a08b is a muted pastel orange with warm peach and gray undertones. Its mellow lightness suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and autumn branding without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background with deep brown or charcoal accents; black text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #d5a08b.
Questions about #d5a08b
What is #d5a08b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5a08b is rgb(213, 160, 139), in HSL hsl(17, 47%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 35%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5a08b?
#d5a08b pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted sage, creating a grounded palette that balances its warm peach tone without making the design feel overly bright. Use charcoal for text and deeper brown for emphasis.
Does #d5a08b read as warm or cool?
#d5a08b reads as warm because its muted orange base carries peach undertones, while the gray component softens the heat and keeps it understated. It works well when you want a welcoming, relaxed mood rather than a vivid or energetic orange.
Is #d5a08b readable on white or black?
#d5a08b has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.